Physiotherapy Stourbridge
Physiotherapy Stourbridge – Midlands Physiotherapy
Midlands Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic operated by Physiotherapist John Pryce & his team of Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and Massage Therapists have been proudly servicing the Stourbridge community, for over 20 years.
Don’t let pain or physical limitations hold you back from the activities you love. Contact Midlands Physio today to learn more about how we can help you restore your mobility and improve your overall health and wellbeing.
What Does a Chartered Physiotherapist Do?
A Chartered Physiotherapist is a specialist healthcare professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats injuries, diseases, and conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory systems. They use various techniques to correct and enhance the body’s natural healing mechanisms, without the need for medication or drugs, except when prescribed by a doctor. Their ultimate goal is to help patients achieve optimal physical function and quality of life.
No matter what condition you are experiencing, whether it’s back pain, neck pain, a sports injury, shoulder pain, whiplash, sciatica, headache, knee pain, or something else, a Chartered Physiotherapist can assist. They conduct a thorough assessment of the patient’s condition, taking into account their medical history and current symptoms, before devising a personalised treatment plan that targets the patient’s specific needs and goals.
Regardless of age, Chartered Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques, such as manual therapy, exercise prescription, education, and lifestyle and ergonomics advice, to assist patients in recovering from injuries, managing chronic pain, and improving their physical function. By closely monitoring patients’ progress and adjusting their treatment plans as necessary, Chartered Physiotherapists aid patients in reaching their goals and enhancing their overall health and wellbeing.
What Conditions Can Be Treated by a Physiotherapist?
A physiotherapist can help treat a variety of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory systems. Examples of the conditions that can be treated by a physiotherapist include spinal problems such as back pain, sciatica, and stiff/painful neck; joint problems such as arthritis, injury, and pain/swelling/stiffness in joints like shoulders, hips, and ankles; and injuries to muscle, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons, including conditions like Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
Physiotherapy can aid in post-surgical rehabilitation, including rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery such as hip and knee surgery, as well as general physiotherapy after general surgery. Furthermore, physiotherapy can help with fractures by speeding up the healing process and assisting in the regaining of full function after the bones have healed.
Understanding the various conditions that physiotherapy can assist with can be advantageous in deciding whether it is a suitable treatment option for your specific requirements.
Spinal Problems
Including disc problems, degeneration, back, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck and referred arm and leg pains.
Joint Problems
Arthritis, injury, pain / swelling / stiffness in joints such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.
Injuries
After Surgery
Rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery e.g., hip and knee surgery, or general physiotherapy after general surgery.
Fractures
Treatment to increase the healing rate and to gain full function once the bones have healed.
Spinal Problems
Physiotherapy can help with various spinal problems, such as disc problems, degeneration, back pain, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck, and referred arm and leg pains.
Joint Problems
Physiotherapy can assist in treating various joint problems, such as arthritis, injury, pain/swelling/stiffness in joints such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles.
Injuries
To muscle, ligaments, cartilage and tendon problems; and related to conditions such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
After Surgery
Physiotherapy is beneficial for patients undergoing post-operative rehabilitation, such as rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery like hip and knee surgery, or general physiotherapy after general surgery.
Fractures
Accelerating the healing rate and regaining full function after bones have healed can be achieved with the help of physiotherapy.
What To Expect from Your Physio Appointment
During a typical physiotherapy session, the patient will undergo an initial consultation that involves taking a detailed personal history and a history of the condition to be treated. A treatment plan will then be determined.
Treatment may involve:
- Manual Therapy
- Muscle imbalance and stability work
- Personal rehabilitation exercise programmes
- Soft tissue mobilisations
- Gait analysis
- Acupuncture
Once the initial consultation is completed, if additional sessions are needed, we will discuss the details with you and provide an estimate of the time required to return to your desired level of activity. You can then decide how you want to proceed.
