Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is the physical approach to promote, maintain and restore physical problems. We use a variety of techniques to help you perform the basic physical activities required in everyday life, and the specific activities important to your work and leisure.

We will work with you to facilitate your recovery and help to prevent further problems by applying the following four treatment phases:

• Acute symptom management - we will help you to gain control of your symptoms in the early stages;
• Recovery phase - we will devise a programme to help you recover and return to your normal activities;
• Addressing the starting point of the problem - we will consider the starting point factors and help you to address any problems that can predispose you to future recurrences;
• Maintenance programme - we will ensure that you know the strategies to employ in future to maintain your flexibility, strength and general fitness levels appropriate to your work and leisure. 

Problems that can be treated by Physiotherapy:

• Aches and pains
• Backache
• Neuralgia
• Joint pains
• Arthritic pain
• Minor Sports Injuries
• Muscle spasms and cramp
• Headache arising from the neck

Physiotherapy Treatment:

We aim to help you to manage your current problems and prevent future problems using techniques such as:

• Exercises to stretch, strengthen or specially designed to restore movement and the ability to perform everyday activities;
• Soft tissue techniques;
• Mobilisation of stiff and/or painful joints;
• Teaching you to manage your symptoms at home;
• Use of heat, ice and/or electrotherapy