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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a well-established group of treatments or techniques which help muscles, nerves and joints work to their full potential.

Physiotherapy can also help repair damage to the body by speeding up the healing process and reduce pain and stiffness.

An important role in rehabilitation, physiotherapy can improve a person's mobilisation or quality of life and prevent problems returning or even happening in the first place.

Physiotherapy for sports injury is also a recognised and valuable therapy.

Treatments can be tailored to individual needs and physiotherapists help people of all ages.

Conditions which might benefit from physiotherapy

• back and neck pain
• repetitive strain injury
• joint problems such as arthritis
• breathing problems such as asthma
• sports injuries
• strokes and other problems of the nervous system
• symptoms of stress and anxiety
• cerebral palsy
• pregnancy-related symptoms such as stress incontinence

Treatments may include

• guided exercise
• manipulation
• mobilisation
• exercise in water (hydrotherapy)
• ultrasound
• acupuncture
• massage

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