"Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximising 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, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery

· the exercise of clinical judgement and informed interpretation is at its core.” (CSP, 2002)

A typical physiotherapy assessment involves questioning the client to establish the onset, nature and probable cause of the dysfunction. This is followed by a physical examination that looks at posture, movement, joint range of motion, muscle function as well as the examination of any other structures/systems that may be involved.

Treatment can compose of:
• correction of posture and faulty biomechanical habits
• manual therapy (massage, mobilisation, manipulation, stretching, etc.)
• electrotherapy (ultrasound, TENS, etc.)
• exercise therapy (core stability, strengthening, stretching, balance, etc.)

Physiotherapy can help with conditions such as:
• back and neck pain
• sciatica
• knee pain
• shoulder pain
• headaches
• tennis elbow
• ankle sprains
• hip pain
• sport injuries
• RSI
• other