Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned
with human function and movement and maximising potential"
• It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical,
psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in health
status
• It is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating
and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and
delivery
• The exercise of clinical judgement and informed interpretation
is at its core."
What sort of conditions
do Chartered Physiotherapists treat?
Physiotherapists at MTC will always attempt to diagnose your problem and
explain it to you in plain English. If we cannot treat your problem then
we will refer you to someone more suitably qualified e.g. a surgeon or
podiatrist.
Anterior cruciate ligament repair
Arthritis
Back pain
Back instability
Bursitis
Calf injury
Circulatory problems
Disc problems
Fracture rehabilitation
Frozen shoulder
Hamstring injury
Headaches
Joint strains
Knee ligament and cartilage
Movement dysfunction
Muscle tears
Neck problems
Nerve problems
Osteoarthritis
Osteitis pubis
Plantar fasciitis
Postural problems
RSI
Sacroiliac joint
Sciatica
Shoulder impingement
Shoulder instability
Sportsman’s hernia rehabilitation
Tendonitis
Tennis and golfers elbow
Whiplash
What sort of treatments
do Chartered physiotherapists use?
Appointments are of thirty minutes duration.
A detailed assessment and examination is undertaken at your first meeting.
Treatment is then planned by your physiotherapist in consultation with
the patient and any referring consultant or GP.