Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists combine specialist knowledge, hands-on skill and a whole-person approach to improve a broad range of physical problems across the body’s different systems — neuromuscular (the brain and nervous system), musculoskeletal (soft tissues, joints and bones), and cardiovascular and respiratory (the heart, lungs and circulation).

What can physiotherapy help with?

Sports and soft-tissue injuries. Treating sprains, bruising and damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and nerves is the mainstay of physiotherapy.

Neck and back problems. Including prolapsed discs, degeneration of joints and ligaments, sciatica, lumbago, stiff or painful necks and shoulders, and referred arm and leg pain.

Headaches and migraines. We look for the underlying cause of your headaches and treat the problem accordingly.

Postural dysfunction. Correcting postural problems and muscle imbalances before they lead to pain and injury.

Joint issues. Physiotherapy can ease arthritis, rheumatism and related disorders, as well as pain, swelling and stiffness in joints throughout the body — shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.

Repetitive strain and work-related conditions. Treatment includes ergonomic assessment and practical advice to prevent problems recurring.

Fractures. Physiotherapy after a fracture helps enhance healing and restore the area to full function.

Orthopaedic rehabilitation. Physiotherapy is often a key part of recovery after orthopaedic surgery, such as knee cartilage operations, ligament repairs, and back or shoulder surgery.

Pregnancy and post-natal issues. Treatment for back pain and pregnancy-related physical problems, post-natal rehabilitation, and advice on the right kinds of exercise and relaxation.

What treatments do we use?

Depending on your assessment, your physiotherapist may draw on:

• Manual therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Rehabilitation exercises
• Hydrotherapy

Your first appointment includes a thorough assessment, so treatment is targeted at the cause of your problem rather than just the symptoms — and you will leave with a clear plan for your recovery.

Health insurance and cash plans

Our physiotherapy team is currently registered with Simplyhealth, Aviva, Pruhealth, Cigna, Allianz and WPA, and our physiotherapist Rahul Pathak is an approved physiotherapist with BUPA. With such a wide variety of policies and insurers, we recommend confirming eligibility with your provider before treatment. Insurers not listed here will often approve treatment from our practitioners too — if you need any details or information to make a claim, please get in touch.