Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession concerned with human function and movement and maximizing potential. It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in health status. It is science based and the exercise of clinical judgement and informed interpretation is at its core.
Chartered Physiotherapists study for 3 to 4 years at university, completing over 1,000 hours of clinical practice in a number of different specialities and settings. Chartered Physiotherapists are involved in the treatment and management of a huge range of conditions that include:
- Neck pain, back pain including sciatica
- Arthritis and rheumatism
- Whiplash
- Headaches
- Sports injuries and Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
- Fractures and joint replacements
- Gynaecological conditions
- Obstetrics
- Chest conditions
- Neurological conditions
- Paediatrics