Physiotherapy Service
Physiotherapy uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social wellbeing, taking account of variations in health status. ![]()
The aim of physiotherapy is to help restore movement and function as near normal as possible when someone is affected by injury, illness or by developmental or other disabilities. Physiotherapy is the major component of CTC’s service. A patient-centred approach to wellbeing encompassing all lifestyle issues and covering every aspect of the client’s condition is taken by CTC. Comprehensive, personalised assessments and treatment plans identify the nature of the patient’s condition and address lifestyle issues such as restrictive work patterns, sleep disorders, poor dietary habits, stress factors and general fitness concerns.
Treatments Available
Physiotherapy treatment at CTC selects from a fully comprehensive programme including mobilisation, manipulation, massage, electrotherapy, exercise therapy, acupuncture, injury prevention advice, functional rehabilitation and personal fitness planning.
‘Physiotherapy is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery’
CTC physiotherapists are constantly researching techniques and treatments and always use the most effective treatment for the patient’s condition or injury. With the combination o knowledgeable and experienced staff and ensuring the most effective treatment is provided at all times.
Treatment can be selected from a wide range of modalities including:
| • Joint mobilisation techniques | • Spinal mobilisation techniques |
| • Massage | • Transverse friction massage |
| • Stretching programmes | • Exercise programmes |
| • Functional rehabilitation | • General health advice |
| • Postural re-education | • Postural exercises |
| • Taping and Strapping |
• Electotherapy (e.g. Ultrasound) |
| • Acupuncture | • Swiss ball programmes |
| • Postural drainage | • Orthotic assessments and advice |
| • Personal fitness training | • Adolescent growth assessments |
| • Remedial massage | • Work station/ergonomic assessment |
| • Sports massage | • Manipulation |
| • Nutritional and dietary advice |
For more information about our core physiotherapy services please contact us on our contact page or call 01270 588244
