Physiotherapists are health professionals who have sound knowledge of the human body. This knowledge, when coupled with manual techniques, can help provide relief from a large range of musculoskeletal issues.

Physiotherapy treatments can involve the following:

• Traction (gentle pulling on different joints)
• Mobilisations (movement of the joint)
• McKenzie treatment method
• Massage
• Heat/cold therapy
• Retraining of posture and movements as well
• Specific strengthening and stretching exercises to aid in your recovery
• Taping techniques which can help retrain posture, decrease pain and protect from injury
• Prenatal, antenatal and postnatal therapy
• Incontinence therapy

What are the benefits?

• Help reduce pain caused by arthritis (osteo / rheumatoid) & other musculoskeletal disorders (inc. fibromyalgia, joint replacements & post-fractures)
• Improved balance & posture
• Assist in the control of cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders such as diabetes or obesity
• Enjoy the psychological & emotional benefits of regular exercise and social interaction