Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function to as near normal as possible when someone is affected by injury, illness or by developmental or other disability.

Physiotherapists will not only treat the problem but by spending time with the patient, will often be able to show the patient how to minimise the impact of their problem and to help prevent the problem happening again.

Physiotherapists use a number of different techniques including manipulation and mobilisation, massage, exercise programmes, and in some cases acupuncture. Reassurance and education about a problem also gives patients the confidence to get back to normal activities quickly.