What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is an established and dynamic profession that uses a range of treatment techniques to restore movement and function to the body. A Physiotherapist is trained to examine and diagnose problems in joints, muscles and other soft tissues, and after a comprehensive assessment, they will formulate an effective treatment plan for your particular problem.

Basic Physiotherapy training in the UK usually consists of a three or four year BSc university degree course, or an intensive two year MSc degree course for science based post graduate students. On completion of their training graduates are awarded membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, and are entitled to display the letters MCSP after their name. They are also entitled to be registered with the Health Professions Council. Membership of these organisation is your assurance that the practitioner treating you is properly qualified and is bound by rules of professional conduct and standards of practice. Physiotherapists working within the private sector are usually also members of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice who's trade name is PhysioFirst

What do Physiotherapists treat at Grosvenor Physiotherapy?

Our team of Chartered Physiotherapists have many years of clinical experience and expertise in their field, enabling them to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions , including:-

• Spinal Problems - prolapsed/slipped discs, wear and tear, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck, whiplash and referred arm and leg pains.
• Joint Problems - arthritis, injuries, stiffness, pain and swelling
• Injuries - to ligaments, cartilage and tendons, muscles and sports and work related injury(RSI) etc.
• Fractures - to provide treatment to increase tissue healing, and to regain full function once healing has occurred.
• Before and after Surgery - to maintain function and provide information before orthopaedic and general surgery, and to rehabilitate and speed recovery following an operation e.g joint, tendon or soft tissue surgery.
• Gynaecological conditions - including stress incontinence, prolapse and post surgery
• Incontinence problems - See our Continence Therapy section for more details about treatment for male and female continence problems.