Physiotherapy is a treatment that can ease pain and improve movement if you have an injury, illness or disability. Physiotherapy is beneficial for recovering from sudden injuries, managing long-term, chronic conditions, or preparing for physical demands like childbirth or sporting events. It uses exercise, massage and other techniques such as acupuncture or taping.
Our physiotherapists are all Chartered Physiotherapists with an NHS background and many years of experience. They are also registered with the HCPC (The Health and Care Professions Council) and are required to meet high professional standards.
Physiotherapy can help with a wide range of problems, including:
- Back and neck pain including some neck related headaches
- Nerve pain including sciatica
- Post operative orthopaedic surgery
- Sprains and strains of ligaments, muscles and tendons
- Sports injuries
- Paediatric musculoskeletal conditions
- Joint problems including arthritis
- Rheumatic conditions
- Rehabilitation after fractures and accidents
- Pain and postural problems related to conditions such as osteoporosis or spinal curvature
- Reduced mobility
- Persistent pain
Physiotherapy is also often used to help improve your movement, strength and stamina after having surgery.
People of all ages can have physiotherapy, including children and older people.
We offer comprehensive assessments and treatments for adults and children with a wide range of health conditions related to joints, muscles, nerves and other soft tissues. These can effect mobility, activities of daily living, sports, hobbies, school and work.
We can help also people to improve or maintain fitness and balance in order to continue enjoying an active lifestyle.
We use physiotherapy techniques that have been shown to be effective by the latest research including:
- Manual therapy / joint mobilisations
- Soft tissue treatments
- Exercise – strength and conditioning, flexibility and stretching, core stability, sport and activity, balance and posture
- Taping
- Acupuncture
- Postural, ergonomic and biomechanics advice
- Gait training – walking and running
An initial consultation will normally take 45 mins and follow-up appointments are 30 mins. If required we can offer a free 10 min telephone appointment to talk to us first. We generally see people between two and six times for an episode of care.
We always take a holistic approach asking you about your general health status and lifestyle, as there are usually many factors influencing your current problem.
We examine all relevant areas of the body with a hands-on approach to check your posture, movements, strength and the feel of your soft tissues and painful areas. Sometimes we may need to refer you on to your GP for further investigations.
After diagnosis we provide a full range of personal physiotherapy advice and treatment based on your agreed goals. This will all start on your first attendance. We will explain your problem in an understandable way and give you the tools to improve your symptoms and help prevent future problems. We can email advice and exercises specific to you.
Please call our receptionists to confirm that the practitioner you wish to see and the treatment required will be covered by your insurance company. We can always provide an invoice for a paid appointment for you to reclaim the cost from your insurer.
Physiotherapy is available at our clinic in Medstead. You can book an appointment quickly and easily using our online booking system. We will normally be able to see you within 48 hours and will often start to feel better within 24-48 hours of your first treatment.
We are here to help. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
