Physiotherapy
What Is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focused on restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving overall physical function. Using evidence‑based techniques, physiotherapists assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting muscles, joints, nerves, and movement patterns.
Physiotherapy aims to help people of all ages move better, feel better, and live more active, pain‑free lives.
What techniques do physios use?
Physiotherapists use a range of evidence‑based treatments, including:
• Manual therapy and joint mobilisation
• Soft‑tissue techniques
• Exercise therapy and rehabilitation programs
• Posture and movement retraining
• Dry needling
• Electrotherapy and ultrasound
• Ergonomic and lifestyle advice
• Education for long‑term recovery
POSTURAL COMPLAINTS
No matter how physical or how sedentary our jobs or pastimes are, we are all prone to succumbing to habitual postures that can sometimes lead to muscle and joint pain and have a detrimental knock-on effect throughout the body. Osteopathy can help address those habituated postures and relieve the symptoms they cause.
What can Physiotherapists treat?
Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Back and neck pain
• Joint pain (shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, wrist)
• Muscle strains and ligament sprains
• Tendon injuries and tendinopathies
• Arthritis and degenerative joint conditions
• Postural issues and movement dysfunctions
Sports Injuries & Performance
• Acute sports injuries
• Overuse injuries
• Return‑to‑play programs
• Strength and conditioning guidance
• Biomechanical assessments
Post‑Surgical Rehabilitation
• Joint replacements (knee, hip, shoulder)
• ACL reconstruction
• Rotator cuff repair
• Spinal surgery
• General orthopaedic recovery programs
Neurological Conditions
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Balance and coordination difficulties
• Nerve injuries
Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Developmental delays
• Growing pains
• Posture and gait concerns
• Sports‑related injuries in children and teens
Chronic Pain Management
• Long‑term or recurring pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Pain linked to lifestyle or workplace factors
• Education on pain science and self‑management
Women’s and Pelvic Health
• Pregnancy‑related pain
• Postnatal recovery
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Incontinence and pelvic pain
Why choose us?
Our physiotherapist, Giulio provides personalised, one‑on‑one care designed to help you recover faster and move with confidence. He focuses not only on treating symptoms but identifying the root cause to achieve long‑lasting results.
Physiotherapist: Giulio Palma
Treatments
I originally visited Harper Road around 6 months ago for problems with my knee from running/ hiking, but have since received treatment across my whole body to balance out my mechanics holistically.
I would strongly recommend Victoria to anyone with persistent injuries/ aches/ pains.
She is calm and clear, always explaining as much as she can about what she's doing and why, and gives you practical and achievable advice for staying healthy and strong.
It always feels a bit like magic! - do give her a visit.
Similarly for Madiha, who I have also had the pleasure of receiving treatment from during Lorna's leave. Both are exceptional osteopaths with a fantastic personality and attitude. As someone said below, which is worth repeating, it makes each visit an enjoyable experience.
