The following information about Physiotherapy has been paraphrased from material taken directly from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy website!
Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. This is done through the promotion of movement, exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
Physiotherapists attempt to maintain the health of people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease. The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay active and helping them remain independent for as long as possible.
Physiotherapy is a science-based profession and takes a “whole person” approach to health, which includes the patient’s general lifestyle.
At the core is the patient’s involvement in their own care, through education, awareness, empowerment and participation in their treatment.
You can benefit from physiotherapy at any time in your life. As physiotherapy helps with back pain or sudden injury, managing long-term medical conditions or preparing people for sporting events.
Your initial physiotherapy assessment will include a detailed examination of your specific issue, a potential diagnosis to understand the root cause, and a tailored treatment plan for effective recovery. This session will also include your first treatment to begin your recovery.
What problems do physiotherapists treat?
Physiotherapists focus on both prevention and rehabilitation. Treatment can be for problems caused by injury, disease or disability, such as:
• Neck & back pain caused by problems in the muscles or skeleton
• Problems in the bones, joints, muscles & ligaments
• Loss of mobility because of trauma
• Fatigue, pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of muscle strength
What can I expect at physiotherapy?
Your session will be unique, because it is all about you and your particular needs. In general, when you make an appointment with a physiotherapist you will likely be asked to wear comfortable, loose clothing this is because you will engage in some physical movement. At your first appointment the therapist will review your records and get a complete history. They will ask in-depth questions about your medical history, lifestyle and the illness or injury that they are treating.
You will most likely be asked to walk, bend, and perform other simple tasks that allow the therapist to fully assess your physical capabilities & limitations. They will then discuss a customised therapy program that will be created for you.
Physiotherapy Treatment Costs at A+ Sports Therapy
- 30 Minute Treatment = £45.00
- 60 Minute Treatment = £60.00
- 90 Minute Treatment = £75.00
