WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?

"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."

The above definition is taken from the CSP Curriculum Framework (January 2002).

I use assessments and treatments based on a number of theories and research available to health clinicians. This includes the McKenzie approach for neck and back pain and Mulligan techniques for neck and peripheral joint problems. I feel assessment and intervention at the Acute stage of injury, can prevent complications during recovery allowing you to return to your sport injury-free.