Physiotherapy is a science-based, health care profession concerned with restoring healthy movement and regaining full activity wherever possible. It plays a vital part in pain relief and healing. It can restore joint mobility, muscle flexibility, strength and coordination as well as core stability after injury or disease. Physiotherapists are trained to diagnose problems in the joints, nerves and soft tissues of the body, and will conduct a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for your particular problem.
If you opt for private treatment, it is important that you see a chartered and/or registered physiotherapist. This guarantees that:
* their qualification is properly recognised
* they are governed by a professional code of conduct
* they are covered by professional liability insurance
Therefore please check that the physiotherapist has either MCSP (Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) or FCSP (Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) after their name and/or is a registered physiotherapist.