Physiotherapy Can Help

At The Welwyn and Hatfield Practice our qualified Chartered Physiotherapists use a wide range of skills to treat a wide variety of problems and are involved in the treatment of numerous complaints, such as:

Joints

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, injury, pain, swelling, stiffness
Back and neck pain – protruding / prolapsed discs, eg ‘Trapped Nerves’ or ‘Slipped Discs’
Frozen Shoulder
Knee Injuries including ligament & cartilage damage including pre-operative strengthening
Sciatica – pain down the back of the leg

Injuries

Sports Injuries – to muscle, ligament, cartilage, capsule and tendon problems
Muscle and ligament tears / strains
Whiplash
Fractures and trauma
Tennis elbow / golfers elbow

Posture

Postural problems including chronic neck/shoulder discomfort
Ergonomic advice especially for manual workers and computer users

Pre & Post Operative rehabilitation

Joint replacements
Pre & post arthroscopy
A.C.L. reconstructions
Scar tissue treatment

Occupational

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
Personal injuries – eg. accidents occurred from falls, driving or work

Physiotherapists can treat almost all conditions which have one of these symptoms; pain, weakness, stiffness, loss of movement.

Visiting a physiotherapist and commencing treatment early can mean a quicker recovery with less time away from work or sport.

If you are unsure as to whether you would benefit from physiotherapy please ring or e-mail The Welwyn and Hatfield Practice for advice.