"Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximising potential:
it uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in health status
it is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery
the exercise of clinical judgement and informed interpretation is at its core."

Physiotherapy includes the treatment of a variety of common problems such as backache, neck ache and shoulder pain. Treatments include using a range of skills and techniques including manipulation and massage, stretches and exercises, state-of-the-art electrotherapy treatments and advice


Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP)

This guarantees that:

their qualification is properly recognised
they are governed by a professional code of conduct
they are covered by professional liability insurance


The titles 'physiotherapist' and 'physical therapist' are protected by law: this means that only physiotherapists registered with the Health Professions Council (the regulatory body) are allowed to use either of these two titles when practising.