Physiotherapy
PHYSIOTHERAPY
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Physiotherapy is the treatment of injury, deformity or disease by using physical methods such as exercise, heat treatment, or massage rather than surgery or drugs. Physiotherapy is a holistic treatment approach, putting you at the centre of your care.
Physiotherapist is a protected title meaning only those who have completed a physiotherapy degree and are registered with the Heath and Care Progressions Council can practice under the title of physiotherapy.
This means that all our physiotherapists are fully qualified and safe to practice.
WHAT SORT OF PROBLEMS CAN BE TREATED WITH PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Physiotherapy can be used to treat a wide variety of different problems for example:
Joints
- Back and neck pain: prolapsed discs or trapped nerves
- Arthritis, pain, swelling, injury, stiffness
- Frozen shoulder
- Sciatica
- Knee injuries: ligament and cartilage damage
Injuries
- Muscle and ligament tears/sprains
- Whiplash
- Sports injuries: muscle, ligament, capsule, cartilage and tendon damage
- Trauma or fractures
- Golfers elbow, tennis elbow
Pre and post -operative rehabilitation
- Pre and post arthroscopy
- Scar tissue treatment
- Joint replacements: hip, knee, shoulder
- ACL reconstructions
Posture
- Ergonomic advice
- Postural problems including shoulder, back or neck problems
Neurological
- Head injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Strokes
- Parkinsons disease
- Peripheral neuropathies
- Headaches
- Balance issues
Occupational
- Personal injuries e.g. accidents at work, from driving, falls
- Repetitive strain injuries e.g. typing
WHAT TREATMENT TECHNIQUES ARE USED BY A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
Your physiotherapist will fully assess you initially in order to find out what the problem is. They will then create a treatment programme for you based on what they find.
Treatment techniques include:
WHAT CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY DO?
Physiotherapy has proven to be effective at reducing symptoms and there are several benefits of physiotherapy including:
- Reduced pain
- Increased range of movement
- Increased strength
- Improved posture
- Education about your condition
- Increased sporting activity
- Increased functional activity
By visiting a physiotherapist as quickly as possible this will mean that you can recover quickly and therefore will spend less time away from sport or work.
Don't Let Pain Win!
Our Expert Physiotherapists in Witham and Chelmsford specialise in providing the latest treatments and techniques in order to get you pain free as soon as possible, cure the cause of your pain and help you to return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Furthermore, we'll also give you a bespoke exercise and rehabilitation program, and advise you on how to prevent re-injury and remain pain free.
Get in touch with us now on 01245 830280 or 07980 898212 or click below to book online!
Same day and emergency appointments available most of the time.
Insurance
At Farrell Physiotherapy we work with some of the uk's top insurance companies to ensure you're covered.
We can accept payment from AXA (PPP), Bupa, PruHealth, simplyhealth and Standard Life, if you have any questions about alternative payment methods, please get in touch with us using the contact form at the bottom of the page and we'll get back to you asap!
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
6am to 9pm
Saturdays
9am to 12pm
Same day & Emergency appointments available most times.
WITHAM
Witham Leisure Centre, Spinks Ln, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP
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