Question 1

What can I expect during a physiotherapy session?

Accepted Answer

You’ll have an initial consultation before treatment begins to allow your physiotherapist to understand exactly what’s wrong and how best they can help you. During treatment, your physiotherapist might use their hands to relieve pain and improve your body’s movement, give you exercises to strengthen and boost your mobility and health, and make suggestions on changes you can make at home or work to prevent further injury or improve posture.

Question 2

What conditions can physiotherapy treat?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapy can help improve issues with the bones, joints and soft tissue (e.g. back pain, sports injuries). It can also aid movement problems brought about from brain or nerve trauma including strokes and multiple sclerosis. If you suffer from cystic fibrosis, breathing, and heart and circulation issues, you may also benefit from physiotherapy.

Question 3

What is physiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapy is a regulated allied health profession that uses evidence-based movement, exercise, manual therapy, and education to rehabilitate injuries, manage chronic conditions, and optimise physical performance. Physiotherapists assess and treat musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions.

Question 4

How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

This really depends on your need and level of progress. Minor injuries may take 2-3 sessions to relieve; soft tissue injuries could take longer (6-8 weeks), and severe or chronic conditions could take two or more months. Physiotherapy is always tailored to individual needs, so it’s best to ask your physiotherapist how many sessions you’re likely to require.

Question 5

What conditions do physiotherapists treat?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapists treat sports injuries, back and neck pain, post-surgical rehabilitation, joint replacements, fractures, stroke rehabilitation, chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, breathing disorders, and age-related conditions affecting mobility and function.

Question 6

What are the best-rated physiotherapy clinics near me?

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Question 7

Are there physiotherapists available on Sunday near me?

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Some physiotherapy clinics offer Sunday appointments. Browse Fresha to find providers near you with Sunday availability.

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