How can Physiotherapy help?

- What does a Chartered Physiotherapist do?
Chartered Physiotherapists are experts in rehabilitation. They handle injury and disease, improving the body's own natural healing mechanism. They guide the patient towards a better quality of life.

- How does a Chartered Physiotherapist decide the best form of treatment?
Chartered Physiotherapists undertake a thorough assessment of each problem. This will involve a comprehensive examination, together with an understanding of your work, rest and recreational activities. This full assessment may identify a problem which is situated some distance from where the pain is felt. It also ensures that the diagnosis and treatment will relate to you and your whole lifestyle. After consultation with you and, where appropriate, with your doctor, your Chartered Physiotherapist will decide on the best form of treatment.

- What sort of treatments do Chartered Physiotherapists do?
Treatments include manual therapy (manipulation, mobilisation and massage), exercises and electrical treatment.