About Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy, n. The treatment discipline ancillary to medicine that uses physical methods such as active or passive exercises, gymnastics, weight -lifting, heat treatment, massage, ultrasound, short-wave diathermy and hydrotherapy. Physiotherapists aim to restore the maximum possible degree of function to any disabled part of the body and are also much concerned with patient motivation. (Collins Dictionary of Medicine).

We have a philosophy of combining the traditional skills of specialist orthopaedic / musculoskeletal physiotherapy with the principles of normal movement and the evidence based strategy of a biopsychosocial approach (a fancy way of saying that we look at all the factors that can contribute to injury and pain - physical, psychological, social, financial, family support etc) to help manage pain and activity. We feel this approach maximises the recovery potential of the body, while providing encouragement, motivation and support. You will be encouraged to play an active role in your treatment and recovery.

We want to give you the opportunity to discuss the issues that are affecting your life so we allow up to 1 hour for your first visit to ensure that we understand your requirements, and formulate a PhysioWays® Personal Treatment Plan towards your goals however big or small.