Physiotherapy Advice
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Practical guidance to support your recovery, manage pain, and stay active, written by our HCPC registered physiotherapists.
Latest Articles
Our most recent physiotherapy guides, updated regularly by our HCPC registered team.
Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Stages and How Physiotherapy Helps
Everything you need to know about frozen shoulder — what causes it, the three stages it progresses through and how physiotherapy supports recovery at each stage.
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ACL Injury Rehabilitation: Recovery, Physiotherapy and Return to Sport
A complete guide to ACL injury rehabilitation — the stages of recovery, what physiotherapy involves at each stage and when you can safely return to sport.
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Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms and How Physiotherapy Helps
A complete guide to sciatica — what causes it, what the symptoms are, how it differs from general back pain and how physiotherapy treats it effectively.
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Rotator Cuff Injury: Causes, Symptoms and How Physiotherapy Helps
Everything you need to know about rotator cuff injuries — how they occur, what the symptoms are, and how physiotherapy supports both conservative and post-operative recovery.
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Knee Replacement Recovery: What to Expect from Physiotherapy
A complete guide to knee replacement recovery — what to expect week by week, how physiotherapy helps at each stage, and when to start your rehabilitation.
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What Is MSK Physiotherapy and Could It Help You?
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy covers a wide range of conditions affecting bones, muscles and joints. Here is what you need to know and how to find out if it is right for you.
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Post-Operative Rehab at Home: What to Expect from Your Physiotherapist
Going home after surgery is just the beginning. Learn what your post-operative physiotherapy sessions will involve and how to get the most from your recovery.
Read Article →Getting Started
New to physiotherapy or wondering if it's right for you?
What to Expect from Your First Home Physiotherapy Visit
A clear, friendly guide to everything that happens, from booking to your first session.
Read Article →What Is MSK Physiotherapy and Could It Help You?
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy covers a wide range of conditions. Here's what you need to know.
Read Article →Do I Need a GP Referral for Physiotherapy?
Most people don't know they can self-refer directly. Here's everything you need to know.
Read Article →MSK Conditions
Expert guidance on managing common musculoskeletal conditions.
Lower Back Pain Treatment at Home: A Physiotherapy Guide
Evidence-based physiotherapy for lower back pain, without leaving the house.
Read Article →Why Back Pain Gets Worse in Your 50s, and What to Do
Back pain changes in midlife. Here's what's different and what genuinely helps.
Read Article →Sciatica: Exercises and Treatment at Home
What causes sciatica and how physiotherapy, in your home, provides lasting relief.
Read Article →Spinal Stenosis: Can Physiotherapy Help Without Surgery?
Conservative management for spinal stenosis, evidence, exercises and what to expect.
Read Article →Shoulder Pain After 50: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Most shoulder pain in your 50s has a definite cause, and a clear treatment pathway.
Read Article →Rotator Cuff Injury: Recovery with Home Physiotherapy
From tendinopathy to full-thickness tears, how physiotherapy treats rotator cuff injuries.
Read Article →Frozen Shoulder: How Long Does Recovery Take?
Understanding the three stages of frozen shoulder and how physiotherapy helps at each.
Read Article →Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Stages and How Physiotherapy Helps
A complete guide to frozen shoulder — what causes it, the three stages and how physiotherapy supports recovery at every one.
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Knee Osteoarthritis: Physiotherapy vs Surgery, What Does the Evidence Say?
An honest, evidence-based comparison of conservative and surgical management for knee OA.
Read Article →Staying Active After Joint Replacement: What's Safe and What's Not
Returning to sport, exercise and daily life after a hip or knee replacement.
Read Article →ACL Injury Rehabilitation: Recovery, Physiotherapy and Return to Sport
A complete guide to ACL rehabilitation — the four stages of recovery, what physiotherapy involves and when you can safely return to sport.
Read Article →Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms and How Physiotherapy Helps
A complete guide to sciatica — what causes it, what the symptoms are and how physiotherapy treats it effectively.
Read Article →Rotator Cuff Injury: Causes, Symptoms and How Physiotherapy Helps
From partial tears to post-operative repair — a complete guide to rotator cuff injuries and how physiotherapy treats them.
Read Article →Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Everything you need to know about recovering from surgery at home.
Getting Home After Orthopaedic Surgery: Your First Two Weeks
A practical guide to managing your first two weeks after surgery, safely and confidently.
Read Article →When to Start Physiotherapy After Surgery, Earlier Is Almost Always Better
Research shows early physiotherapy leads to better outcomes. Here's why and what it involves.
Read Article →Post-Operative Rehab at Home: What to Expect from Your Physiotherapist
Going home after surgery is just the beginning. Learn what your sessions will involve.
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Hip Replacement Recovery at Home: Week-by-Week Guide
What to expect at each stage of hip replacement recovery, and how physio supports you.
Read Article →Knee Replacement Recovery: How Home Physiotherapy Speeds Up Healing
Discover how clinic-based physiotherapy accelerates knee replacement recovery.
Read Article →ACL Reconstruction Recovery: Phases Explained and What to Expect
Understanding the five phases of ACL rehabilitation and what drives progress at each stage.
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Spinal Surgery Recovery at Home: What to Expect
A guide to recovering after discectomy, spinal fusion or decompression, safely, at home.
Read Article →Shoulder Surgery Recovery at Home: A Physiotherapy Guide
What rehabilitation looks like after rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement or labrum surgery.
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Ankle Surgery Recovery: Physiotherapy at Home
From ankle fracture fixation to Achilles repair, a complete guide to home-based rehabilitation.
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