What physiotherapists do ?
What physiotherapists do Chartered Physiotherapists combine their knowledge, skills and approach to improve a broad range of physical problems associated with different ‘systems’ of the body. In particular they treat neuromusculor (brain and nervous system), musculoskeletal (soft tissues, joints and bones), cardiovascular and respiratory systems (heart and lungs and associated physiology). Have a look at […]
What is physiotherapy?
What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession with a science foundation. The range of work is very broad and varied and involves working with people to promote their own health and well being. Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function to as near normal as possible when someone is affected by injury, illness or by […]
Hatfield Physiotherapy, Osteopathy or Chiropractic
Who Treats Musculoskeletal Disorders? Physical Therapy Explained. Physical therapists are medically trained professionals who treat patients by physical methods including manipulation, massage, infrared heat treatment and remedial exercise, etc. and not by drugs. There are three disciplines which mainly focus on the musculoskeletal system: Physiotherapists can be seen working in many areas of the NHS […]
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an uncommon but disabling condition which results in pain under the inner side of the heel on weight bearing and may result from inflammation of the insertion of the plantar fascia onto the spur under the heel bone. The heel spur may be connected to the pain but many people have heel […]
Injuries
Our joints are marvellously designed to allow us to do the very large number of activities and attain the very large number of postures that we wish to in doing a variety of functional deeds. Each joint is designed with a particular function in mind for the position it is placed in the body and […]
Your Physio Can Design a Back Pain Exercise Programme
We all know that back pain is one of the most frequent pain complaints in western societies, if not across the world. However, for most people back pain is well manageable and should not be the cause for giving up activity or feeling greatly negative about the future. Regular physical exercise is known to improve […]