What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy aims to maximise movement potential through, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and health promotion www.csp.org.uk

What does a Physiotherapist treat?

Sports injuries
Neck and back pain
Overuse syndromes
Ligament sprains
Tendon and muscular strains
Occupational dysfunction
Postural conditions
Arthritic conditions
Post-operative rehabilitation
Post fracture and dislocation

Physiotherapeutic skills and treatments offered at The Brackley Clinic

Mobilisation
Electrotherapy including ultrasound, interferential and TENS
Exercise therapy including gymball exercises, core stability and muscle imbalance re-education
Therapeutic and sports massage
Muscle Energy Technique and Soft Tissue Release
Propriocetive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Biomechanical assessment

The Physiotherapy appointment

The initial appointment involves a comprehensive examination and assessment, followed by joint goal setting between the physiotherapist and the patient.  A personalised treatment and advice programme may then commence.  There is a strong emphasis on patient empowerment and active participation.  This is easily achieved by educating each patient about their condition or injury, the individual making informed decisions about the treatment received and understanding the relevance of the treatments used.