Physiotherapy utilizes a wide range of physical, non-invasive techniques. These help to promote healing and the repair of damage to muscles and joints thereby reducing pain and stiffness. Physiotherapy has a vital role in rehabilitation and in the prevention of recurring problems.

Conditions that benefit from physiotherapy are:

• Back and neck pain-disc disorders, "slipped" disc, sciatica.
• Joint problems-arthritis, frozen shoulder.
• Post-fracture treatment and rehabilitation-broken ankle, wrist, foot, leg and arm bones.
• Work related-hand/arm pain, repetitive strain injury, and general postural problems.
• Soft tissue injuries-tennis elbow, sprained ankle.
• Neurological problems-strokes, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
• Post-operative conditions-total hip and knee replacements or back surgery.
• Sport related injuries.
• Sprains and strains of joints, ligaments and muscles.
• Osteoporosis.
• Symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.

Treatments available include:

• Individual exercise programme.
• Electrotherapy including therapeutic ultrasound.
• Acupuncture.
• Massage and soft tissue technique.
• Gait and posture correction.
• Education and advice for self help.
• Guide to setting up an Ergonomic computer station at home.