Physiotherapy in Altrincham & Timperley

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses and treats a wide range of physical injuries and conditions.

A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who helps to promote recovery from various types of pain and injury, and improve mobility.

Physiotherapists in the UK are not medical doctors. They are highly trained, licensed health professionals who specialise in physical rehabilitation and therapy and licensed to assess and treat a wide range of injuries even without a doctor’s referral.

When attending a physiotherapy appointment, be sure to choose loose and comfortable clothing like athletic wear or casual sportswear. Wearing loose fitting clothes like this will allow for the physiotherapist to easily assess the injured area and also allow for easy movement and flexibility during the session.

The length of a physiotherapy appointment will vary depending on the purpose of the visit and the complexity of the condition being treated. We allow for approximately 45 minutes for the initial consultation although sometimes things can run a little longer than this when necessary. Follow-up appointments are typically 30 minutes.

Yes, physiotherapists are skilled in managing arthritis symptoms through expert treatment. Physiotherapy is one of the main interventions recommended by NICE for the treatment of arthritis.

Physiotherapy can help to treat sciatica. Sciatica causes pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the feet. Our physiotherapists have extensive experience in assessing and treating sciatica.

Yes, physiotherapists can help in alleviating neck pain. They can use a variety of techniques to address the underlying causes of neck pain and provide short-term relief from the pain as well as a full long-term recovery.

Yes, physiotherapy is highly recommended for back pain. It provides both short-term relief and long-term management solutions.

Yes, physiotherapists can help you recover from sports injuries. They use methods like massage, stretching, and rehabilitation. They also focus on load management and technique analysis.

The cost of physiotherapy varies depending on the nature and complexity of the injury. It all starts with a thorough initial assessment though and for this we charge £65.

Yes, it is often much quicker to see a private physio. NHS waiting times can be long, so going private can help you get treatment faster, leading to a quicker recovery. Private sessions are typically longer, and appointments are available in the evenings and on weekends for convenience.