Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is about using different treatments and techniques to restore movement in the body. Physiotherapy uses physical approaches to strengthen and restore physical, physiological and social well-being.
Common complaints treated by physiotherapy
Our physiotherapists are registered with the Health Professions Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice.
You know you are in good hands.
Physiotherapy conditions we treat:
Why see a private physiotherapist?
The NHS may be overloaded in your area with long waiting lists - the average waiting time for an appointment with LB Physio is 24 hours.
Early treatment can mean a quicker recovery with less time off work.
A Chartered Physiotherapist will not only treat the problem but, by spending time with the patient will often be able to show the patient how to help prevent the problem happening again.
A physiotherapist takes the wider view of a patient's lifestyle to treat the condition and avoid a recurrence - a truly holistic approach.
Physiotherapy is the orthodox therapy - there are a growing number of complimentary forms of medicine and the treatment methods they use differ widely.
Most of the basic theories and principals which govern them are included as standard practice in physiotherapy...
Physiotherapy is about using different treatments and techniques to restore movement in the body. Physiotherapy uses physical approaches to strengthen and restore physical, physiological and social well-being.
Common complaints treated by physiotherapy
- Injuries to muscles, ligament cartilage and tendon - Sports Injuries and RSI.
- Back pain / Spinal problems - Including prolapsed discs, Sciatica, degeneration, lumbago, stiff/painful neck and referred arm and leg pains also Headaches.
- Joint problems - Arthritis, injury pain, swelling, stiffness in joints such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.
- After Surgery - Rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery e.g. hip and knee replacements or general physiotherapy after general surgery.
- Fractures - Treatment to increase the healing rate and to gain full function once the bones have healed.
- Medical Legal work - personal injury claims, second opinions and reports.
- Obstetrics - Ante and post-natal exercise, relaxation techniques, advice and treatment for backpain during pregnancy.
- Neurological Conditions - such as strokes, head injuries, nerve injuries, multiple sclerosis, shingles,cerebral palsy and ME.
- Home Visits for people unable to attend the clinic e.g. elderly, disabled or patients in severe pain.
Our physiotherapists are registered with the Health Professions Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice.
You know you are in good hands.
Physiotherapy conditions we treat:
- Spinal – Prolapsed disc, degeneration, sciatica, lumbago, stiff painful neck, whiplash and referred arm and leg pain
- Joints – Arthritis, pain and swelling, injuries, stiffness in joints, temporo-mandibular joint problems
- Injury – Muscle, ligaments, cartilage, tendons and work-related injury such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and sports injuries
- Rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery, e.g. hip and knee replacements or general physiotherapy after surgery
- Fractures – treatment to increase the healing rate and gain full function once the bone has healed
- Obstetrics – including ante-natal and post-natal classes/exercises/advice and treatment for back pain during pregnancy
- Neurological conditions – such as stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, head injuries, nerve injuries and ME
- Postural correction
- Ergonomic advice
- Strengthening exercises
- Electrotherapy
- Mobilisation and manipulation of joints
- Traction
- Massage
- Soft tissue release
Why see a private physiotherapist?
- Specialist Expertise
- Convenience
- Flexibility
- Speed of Service
- Individual Attention and treatment.
The NHS may be overloaded in your area with long waiting lists - the average waiting time for an appointment with LB Physio is 24 hours.
Early treatment can mean a quicker recovery with less time off work.
A Chartered Physiotherapist will not only treat the problem but, by spending time with the patient will often be able to show the patient how to help prevent the problem happening again.
A physiotherapist takes the wider view of a patient's lifestyle to treat the condition and avoid a recurrence - a truly holistic approach.
Physiotherapy is the orthodox therapy - there are a growing number of complimentary forms of medicine and the treatment methods they use differ widely.
Most of the basic theories and principals which govern them are included as standard practice in physiotherapy...