A Chartered Physiotherapist must have completed a degree course to become qualified. This allows them to treat various injuries / illnesses of the body.

Conditions treated at our clinics:

• Spinal Problems - prolapsed / slipped discs, degeneration / arthritis, sciatica, stiff / painful neck, joint dysfunction, whiplash and referred arm and leg pain.
• Joint Problems - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia.
• Sports / Occupational Injuries - to muscle, ligament, cartilage, and tendon and work related conditions such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
• After Surgery Rehabilitation - treatment after orthopaedic surgery e.g. hip and knee replacements; upper / lower gastro-intestinal surgery.
• Neurological Conditions - strokes, head injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Guillain Barré syndrome, motor neurone disease, cerebral palsy and nerve injuries.

A Chartered Physiotherapist is adept in a broad range of skills including manipulation, acupuncture, mobilisation, massage, taping, and exercises. This can also be augmented by electrical apparatus e.g. ultrasound, designed to help in restoring function, relieving pain and to promote healing. Preventative measures are vital and the Chartered Physiotherapist will spend time teaching you how to avoid recurrence of your problem. Significantly physiotherapy is a medically recognised specialty and your therapist will liaise with your GP where necessary.

A thorough assessment will be undertaken on your initial appointment. This will involve a thorough examination, including questions on the history of the problem, your work / recreational habits and if appropriate previous treatments. After full consultation with you and where appropriate your GP / Consultant, where a treatment plan will be outlined.

Holistic massage is an ancient discipline used to improve health and wellbeing by treating the mind, body and spirit. It maintains our general health and fitness, complements traditional medicine in the treatment of specific conditions and symptoms, and offers relaxation in our often hectic lifestyles Massage is the therapeutic application of touch using a range of movements or strokes upon the skin, muscles and joints. It has significant benefits for all the body's essential systems. For this reason, a professional therapist will have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the body and its systems.

Acupuncture is just one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It works on the principal that energy flows through the body via channels known as 'meridians'. If this flow becomes imbalanced or blocked e.g. by stress or injury, health becomes compromised. This can be improved by stimulating specific points situated along the meridians with the application of fine needles.

This exercise programme aims to improve muscle strength using slow and controlled movements. This aids postural alignment and flexibility helping to guide against injury.

The title ‘Chartered Physiotherapist’ is legally protected. Chartered Physiotherapists belong to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health Professions Council (HPC). The latter has an online register that can be accessed to ensure your therapist is registered. See ‘Links’ for website address. To enable individuals to call themselves a Chartered Physiotherapist they must have undergone the required training and passed the necessary state recognised examinations to enable them to practice within the NHS and / or in Private Practice.

Yes. Anyone can receive private health treatment from a Chartered Physiotherapist in private practice. You can fund your own treatment or most private medical insurance schemes can cover you for physiotherapy.

No, not necessarily. You may consult a Chartered Physiotherapist without a referral from a doctor, but contact will usually be maintained between your GP and Physiotherapist. Chartered Physiotherapists work closely with GP’s and consultants to benefit patient treatment.