How Can Physiotherapy Help You?
The role of a Physiotherapist is to assess, diagnose and treat neuromusculoskeletal injuries. Physiotherapy Edinburgh: combines manual therapy with postural correction, exercise therapy, education and advice in order to provide the best possible prevention and recovery from injuries, disabilities, imbalances and neuromusculoskeletal issues.
Neuro: meaning nerves and nervous system, musculo: meaning muscles and tendons and skeletal: meaning bones, joints, cartilage and ligaments.
Physiotherapists have extensive knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathology and are experts in pain, movement and the functioning of the body. Physiotherapists work with you to help overcome any movement disorders you currently have to restore normal, symmetrical, pain-free movement – whether it resulted from an accident/illness, ageing, lifestyle or from birth.
Our Edinburgh Physiotherapists are caring, passionate, understanding and really want to help improve your well being. Our Physiotherapist’s are members of both HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy).
With our Physiotherapists specialising in various neuro-musculoskeletal conditions we can help you with a range of ailments including:
- Sports injuries
- Running injuries
- Postural dysfunction
- Back pain
- Neck pain (including whiplash)
- Muscle injuries
- Ligament and joint injuries
- Neurological symptoms and conditions
- Tendon injuries and tendinopathy
- Post-operative rehabilitation (back, shoulders, knees, hips, ankles etc)
- Pre-habilitation
- Arthritis and degenerative conditions
- Repetitive strain injuries (tennis/golfers elbow)
- Muscle Imbalances
- Headaches/Migraines
- Sciatica
What is Involved with Physiotherapy Edinburgh
The first step will involve an initial consultation including history taking, medical history, an in-depth assessment (best to wear shorts and a vest top for this or comfortable sports wear as movement, muscle strength, joint stability, nerve mobility etc may be tested), clinical diagnosis, followed by the necessary treatment plan required to treat the ailment. Treatment may begin in this session. Physiotherapy aims to restore maximum functioning by reducing pain and stiffness, correcting any bio mechanical issues allowing you to return to optimum functioning as quickly as possible.
It is very rare we see a client in which we need to refer to a different medical profession however if needed we do so. We refer to GP and A&E if we suspect a fracture, infection or anything which would require further investigation. In these cases an assessment will still be carried out but may not continue on to any treatment and include advice on what to do next.
We also now have a Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) unit which may be used in your session as well as some of the above. To read more about LLLT click here.
The initial assessment session for Physiotherapy is 45 mins and any future follow up sessions will be 30, 45 or 60 minutes dependent on how long your Physiotherapist would recommend. If you feel you need a full body assessment and want a much more thorough analysis please book our Full Body MOT appointment.
A multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to your health will ensure we can get to the bottom of your issues and provide you with the best care possible. The benefit of having both Physiotherapy and Sports Massage under one roof, is our therapists can refer if needed and we will make sure you get the treatment you need.
We would recommend bringing a pair of shorts to your Physiotherapy appointment. We do have spare ones in the clinic but best to bring your own for the assessment.
We also now offer ONLINE Physiotherapy appointments!
An online consultation still offers great benefits. Your Physiotherapist will discuss your injury or pain you’re experiencing with you in detail, health history, followed by movement assessment and testing (which you will be guided through step by step). This will all allow your Physiotherapist to be able to establish a provisional diagnosis and provide you with guidance and advice as well as a self-treatment plan and detailed digital exercise program.
The sessions can be either 15 or 30 minutes long, cost £20 and £35 respectively and can be booked either using our online booking system or by calling our clinic on 0131 241 1833 or emailing info@bodyworksedinburgh.com to arrange a suitable time for your virtual appointment.
We can offer Skype, Zoom or Whatsapp video call, just let us know what is easiest for you. We do have flexibility on this, so if you can’t find a time online, please do give us a call or email.
If it’s your first session for a new ailment then we recommend the 30minutes session to allow our therapist to complete a more holistic assessment of your needs and your condition. If you would like a quicker consultation, we do have a 15minutes option. Our follow ups will usually be 15minutes.
Click here to read some of our Physiotherapy Testimonials or here to read case studies with clients.
If you would like a Physiotherapy Appointment you can quickly book online, or give us a call on 0131 241 1833 or email on info@bodyworksedinburgh.com
Health Insurance
If you have private health care insurance you may be entitled to claim back the cost of your treatment. We will be able to provide an official receipt following your appointment for you to submit to claim back the cost. Please ensure you get in touch to check requirements so we can book you in with the right therapist, as some health insurance providers require the therapist to have certain qualifications/governing bodies.
We unfortunately no longer accept health insurance appointments for BUPA, CIGNA, WPA and AXA.