What is physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximising potential:
a.. It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in health status
b.. It is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery
Can I get NHS funding or will my medical insurance give me cover?
Your GP or consultant can refer you but funding will need to be obtained from medical insurance or yourself. You can also opt to see a private Physiotherapist without a referral but this is not always covered by medical insurance. Physiotherapy can be provided on the NHS but there is often a long wait and having worked in the NHS there is limited time spent with the Physiotherapist.
When are you available?
we have availability mornings and afternoons during the week and some evenings, and also Saturdays. Another advantage is flexibility where you can access Physiotherapy at a time which suits you.
Do you provide home visits?
Yes. Physiotherapy can benefit people who cannot get out to access the clinic. I provide home visits and will also visit nursing and residential homes.
What is the difference between Chiropractors and Physiotherapists?
As a Physiotherapist I see my role as helping restore peoples function and movement and maximising potential. I use physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in the individual's health status. My techniques include electrotherapy, acupuncture, exercise rehabilitation and manual treatments. Chiropractors have there own specialist hands on approach to ultimately reach the same goal which is restoring an individual's physical health. I imagine many people would benefit from either approach and sometimes a combined approach is beneficial. We are applying a combined approach at the BAC centre with some of our clients so they benefit from Chiropractic and Physiotherapy input.
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