Physiotherapists work in many different specalties including orthopaedics, rheumatology, respiratory care, mental health, paediatrics, neurology and women's health. Musculoskeletal physiotherapists are usually concerned with problems involving muscles and joints, including the spine. The list of conditions treated is exhaustive, but here are some examples of typical conditions regularly seen by physiotherapists:
Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis);
Sports injuries;
Joint injuries;
Injuries to muscles and tendons, including repetitive strain injuries;
You can seek advice from a physiotherapist on things such as:
Seating positions;
Posture;
Lifting and handling;
Mobility aids, such as sticks, crutches and wheelchairs;
General advice on suitable exercise according to your age and ability;
Many different techniques are used to help patients, and this will depend on what your problem is and on the decision of the Physiotherapist. Physiotherapists often treat patients using their hands, using manipulative skills, mobilisation techniques or massage. Various forms of electrotherapy are used, such as ultrasound or TENS. Many conditions require an exercise programme to be followed as part of the treatment and it is important that you follow the advice given in order to get the best outcome from your physiotherapy.
A Physiotherapist will never perform a treatment that you are unhappy with and should always explain exactly what is happening and what to expect at every stage.
Physiotherapists work in many different specalties including orthopaedics, rheumatology, respiratory care, mental health, paediatrics, neurology and women's health. Musculoskeletal physiotherapists are usually concerned with problems involving muscles and joints, including the spine. The list of conditions treated is exhaustive, but here are some examples of typical conditions regularly seen by physiotherapists: 
Many different techniques are used to help patients, and this will depend on what your problem is and on the decision of the Physiotherapist. Physiotherapists often treat patients using their hands, using manipulative skills, mobilisation techniques or massage. Various forms of electrotherapy are used, such as ultrasound or TENS. Many conditions require an exercise programme to be followed as part of the treatment and it is important that you follow the advice given in order to get the best outcome from your physiotherapy.