Many health issues related to pain, injury and loss of mobility can be addressed by physiotherapy. The experts from Six Physio explain how it could help you
- What is the basic aim of physiotherapy?
A Physiotherapist will use their skills and knowledge in biology, biomechanics, psychology and physiology to support a patient to achieve movement and full function when they have been impacted by injury or pain. The basic aim is to get people back doing the things they love, whether that be 18 holes of golf or simply playing with the kids.
- What conditions is it suitable to treat?
A Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist will treat any patient that has been impacted by a musculoskeletal injury. These occur when there is a dysfunction in the system caused by pain or trauma, including but not exclusively sports injuries, low back pain and joint injuries such as arthritis.
- Who is it suitable and unsuitable for?
Physio helps people of all abilities and all ages. From premiership football teams to your weekend warriors, to the elderly who may need help with mobility down to the young who may be carrying a sporting injury.
Sometimes pain can be caused by non-musculoskeletal factors such as other diseases and ailments. The patient would be directed to another healthcare practitioner in this instance for their expert input.
- How is it carried out?
Physiotherapy uses two main approaches to help restore function; manual techniques such as massage or joint mobilisation to help restore movement and reduce pain. Rehabilitative exercises help restore normal muscle function around a joint.
- What training do physiotherapists receive?
‘Physiotherapist’ is a protected title that is governed by a governing body. All Physiotherapists must complete an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a recognised University that has been approved by the CSP. Physios must ensure that they continue to learn throughout their career and are expected to complete Continued Professional Development whilst they practise.
- How is successful physiotherapy measured?
Physiotherapy should always be built on ‘goals’ formulated by the Physio and the patient. Outcome measures will then be selected before, during and after treatment that reflect the achievement of such goals. Clear, mutually agreed goals are a good basis to ensure a successful Physio journey whereby the patient is aware of what they’re doing, and why they’re doing it.
- How long might a course of physiotherapy take?
This is dependent on many factors that are different for different people and different injuries. First and foremost the injured tissue needs to heal and so the body needs to go through distinct physiological processes to achieve this. Then any causative factors need to be resolved to ensure the injury doesn’t come back. Factors such as metabolic health, age, diet etc will impact the recovery and so the timeline can be different for different people
- Is there any follow-up after the course is completed?
The fundamental goal of Physiotherapy is that the patient is cured as much as is possible and doesn’t require ongoing intervention. If the injury is resolvable then ideally the patient can be discharged at the end of treatment. However, at times, injury can reoccur so the Physio will support the patient in their ongoing recovery.
- What’s the story behind Six Physio?
Six Physio is London’s leading private Physiotherapy company. It was established nearly 30 years ago and has clinics across the city. Their simple approach to treatment has been proven to achieve great results for patients, and their testimonials speak for themselves. They look after a wide range of injuries and have therapists specialising in hand-care, pelvic health and TMJ.
- Where can I find out more about Six Physio?
Our website has full details of all these Services: https://sixphysio.com/
For Online Bookings: https://sixphysio.connect.tm3app.com/
Tel. 020 7036 0286
