Physiotherapy - Introduction

Highly regarded as a specialised profession of physical health care, physiotherapy is drug free and relies on manual diagnosis and treatment to the outside of the body. As life expectancy increases so has our demand for maintaining full function and mobility of our bodies. We no longer accept that our abilities to take part in a full and active work and social life should be denied by injury or age.

Chartered Physiotherapist at The Warr Clinic are highly trained medical professionals who continuously update their skills so as to be at the forefront of manual therapy and appropriate electrotherapy treatments.

What conditions can Physiotherapy help?

Spinal problems - including prolapsed discs, degeneration, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck and referred arm and leg pains
Joint problems - arthritis, injury, pain and swelling, stiffness in joints
Injuries - to muscles ligaments, cartilage, and tendons. Work related conditions such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and sports injuries
Pre surgery - preparation for surgical procedures to obtain maximum benefit from operation
After surgery - rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery eg. hip and knee replacements or general physiotherapy after general surgery
Fractures - treatment to increase the healing rate and gain full function once the bones have healed
Obstetrics - treatment for back-pain during pregnancy
Chest conditions - both medical and surgical including sinusitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, bronchitis and bronchiectasis

Treatment- (see ‘First Visit’ for full details)

Treatment involves different techniques to ensure you return to fitness as soon as practical and possible. These may include mobilisation and manipulation, massage and exercise programmes. Electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound) may be used to speed up and enhance the healing process. Acupuncture may also be used as appropriate to your condition. Seeing and expert early on in an injury can significantly reduce the recovery time from injury.

Benefits include;

Improved joint mobility
Increased strength and co-ordination
Speeding up the bodies natural healing mechanisms
Restoration of good physical function
Preparation for a successful operation
Fast recovery and rehabilitation after an operation
Recognised by G.P’s and surgeons nationwide as a highly regulated and accepted modern medicine specialisation.