• Spinal problems – prolapsed discs, degeneration, sciatica, generalised stiff/painful necks and backs including referred arm and leg pains
• Joint problems – arthritis, trauma, pain and swelling, stiffness in joints
• Injuries – to muscles, tendons and ligaments. Work related conditions such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and sports injuries
• After surgery – rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery eg. shoulder operations, hip and knee replacements or general physiotherapy after general surgery
• Pre surgery - essential for getting individuals into the best possible condition prior to surgery to facilitate the best possible result following surgery
• Fractures – treatment to increase the healing rate and gain full function once the bones have healed
• Neurological conditions – such as strokes, head injuries, nerve injuries.

Physiotherapists will not only treat the problem but will provide the background knowledge and techniques to allow individuals to manage their conditions in the long term.

Physiotherapists use a number of different techniques including manipulation and mobilisation, massage, exercise programmes, electrotherapy (eg. ultrasound) and in some cases acupuncture.