Physio

Physiotherapists have specialist skills in the physical treatment and rehabilitation of people. Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function to as near normal as possible when someone is affected by injury, illness, or by developmental or other disability.

Physiotherapists use a number of different techniques including manipulation and mobilisation, massage, hydrotherapy, exercise programmes, electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound), and in some cases acupuncture.

Chartered physiotherapists work in a variety of settings including hospitals, health centres, GP practices, schools, workplaces, private clinics, and also by visiting people at home.