Frequently asked questions

What is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy?

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is a specialism of physiotherapy that focuses on helping with problems in the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. It involves diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries and conditions that cause pain, stiffness, swelling, or weakness. The goal is to help people regain movement, strength, and overall function.

What can musculoskeletal physiotherapy treat?

Musculoskeletal physiotherapists can treat and manage a wide range of conditions, including:

Sports Injuries: Such as sprains, strains, ligament injuries, fractures and tendonopathies.
Arthritis: Including osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis .
Back and Neck Pain: acute and peristent pains of the spine.
Joint Disorders: Such as rotator cuff related pain in the shoulder, frozen shoulder, and knee pain.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Helping recovery after surgeries like joint replacements, post fracture surgery, ligament reconstructions and tendon repairs.
Repetitive Strain Injuries: Including conditions like tennis elbow and Plantar fasciitis.

How much does it cost?

£50 per physiotherapy session in clinic. Home visits can be arranged if more convenient and cost discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Key Aspects of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Pain Management: Techniques are used to reduce pain and discomfort, which can range from acute injuries to chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Techniques such as acupunture, manual therapy and soft tissue mobilisations can be helpful.
Improving Mobility and Flexibility: Exercises and manual therapies help increase joint range of motion and flexibility, which can be restricted by injury or chronic conditions.
Strengthening Muscles and Supporting Structures: Strength and conditioning exercises help stabilise and support joints, reducing the likelihood of re-injury and aid return to normal function.
Preventing Recurrence: Programs are designed to prevent the re-occurrence of injuries or manage chronic conditions to prevent further complications.
Manual Therapy Techniques: These include hands-on techniques like massage, joint and soft tissue mobilisations and manipulation to improve mobility and reduce stiffness and pain.
Exercise Prescription: Tailored exercises programs are suggested to improve function, strength, and help long term self management of conditions, aiming to avoid recurrent problems.

How can I contact you?

Please contact me to discuss how physiotherapy might be helpful for you and to book an appointment by email to daniel.thomas.physiotherapy@gmail.com, text or call 07736 275721, or submit an enquiry via the website below.