PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR PAIN, INJURY & RECOVERY
PHYSIOTHERAPY IN LONDON
Are pain, an injury or restricted movement stopping you from doing the things you normally do?
Whether you are struggling with back or neck pain, recovering from a sports injury, dealing with a painful joint or trying to get back to activity after surgery, physiotherapy can help you understand the problem and work towards recovery.
Our experienced physiotherapists combine hands-on treatment, rehabilitation exercises and practical advice, with treatment tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle and goals.
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HOW Physiotherapy CAN HELP
What Can Physiotherapy Help You With?
What Can Physiotherapy Help You With?
YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSESSMENT
What Happens When You See a Physiotherapist?
Understand Your Problem
Your physiotherapist will ask about your symptoms, when they started, what makes them better or worse and how they are affecting your work, sleep, exercise and everyday activities.
Your medical history, previous injuries and your goals for recovery are also important.
Assess Your Movement
Your physiotherapist may assess your movement, strength, flexibility and the area causing your symptoms.
The assessment will be adapted to your problem. For example, a runner with knee pain may require a different assessment from someone experiencing neck pain at their desk.
Plan Your Recovery
After your assessment, your physiotherapist will explain their findings and discuss what they think may be contributing to your problem.
Where physiotherapy is appropriate, you can then agree on a treatment and rehabilitation plan based around the activities you want to return to.
Understanding Your Body
Why Does Something Hurt?
Pain can be confusing, particularly when it lasts longer than expected or there was no obvious injury.
Sometimes the reason is relatively straightforward — perhaps you twisted an ankle, strained a muscle or irritated a joint during exercise.
At other times, pain is influenced by several factors. How much you have been doing, previous injuries, strength, movement, sleep, stress, general health and how sensitive an area has become can all be relevant.
Importantly, the amount of pain you feel does not always tell us exactly how much tissue damage is present.
That is one reason assessment is useful.
Rather than simply treating the place that hurts, your physiotherapist will consider your symptoms, medical history, movement and the activities that aggravate the problem.
The aim is to help you better understand what may be happening and what you can safely do to move forward.
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PROBLEMS WE COMMONLY SEE
What Can You See a Physiotherapist About?
You do not need to know exactly what is causing your symptoms before making an appointment.
Our physiotherapists see people with a wide range of muscle, joint and movement-related problems, from recent injuries to problems that have been present for months or years.
Not Sure Whether Physiotherapy Is Right for You?
That is completely reasonable — you do not need to diagnose yourself before booking.
Your physiotherapist will assess your symptoms and determine whether physiotherapy appears appropriate. If your symptoms suggest that you need further medical investigation or another type of care, they can explain this and advise you about appropriate next steps.
Meet Marcus.
From ACL Surgery Back to Competitive Football
FULL RECOVERY TIME
8 months post-surgery
RETURN TO COMPETITIVE PLAY
back to match fitness
How it started
Marcus, a semi-professional footballer, sustained a complete ACL tear during a match.
Following surgery, his goal was not simply to get his knee feeling better. He wanted to rebuild enough movement, strength and confidence to return to competitive football.
Having seen other players struggle with similar injuries, he was understandably concerned about whether he would reach his previous level.
Good rehabilitation is not simply about getting rid of pain. It is about preparing your body for what you want it to do again.
HIS REHABILITATION
His physiotherapy programme was gradually progressed as his knee recovered.
Early rehabilitation focused on restoring movement and basic function. As he improved, exercises became progressively more demanding, with greater emphasis on strength, control and the physical demands of football.
Later rehabilitation focused on preparing him for running, changing direction, training and eventually competitive play.
Marcus returned to football eight months after surgery and subsequently returned to competitive matches.
Why Choose Us
What Can You Expect From Our Physiotherapists in Central London?
Treatment, Not Just an Exercise Sheet
Where appropriate, your appointment can include hands-on treatment alongside exercise and rehabilitation.
We want you to understand what you can do between appointments, rather than simply handing you a generic list of exercises.
Treatment Based Around Your Goals
Your goal might be walking comfortably, sitting through a working day, returning to the gym or competing in sport.
Your treatment plan should reflect what matters to you.
Experience With Sport & Injury
Our team has experience working with active people and athletes, including practitioners with sporting backgrounds themselves.
This can be particularly helpful when planning a safe return to training and competition.
A Joined-Up Approach
Where appropriate and with your permission, your physiotherapist can work alongside other people involved in your care or rehabilitation.
That may include your doctor, consultant, trainer or sports coach.
Established Since 1991
Our Central London clinic has been helping people with musculoskeletal pain and injuries for more than 30 years.
Our physiotherapy team has been selected for their clinical experience and patient-centred approach.
Insurance Accepted
Private Health Insurance
We are registered with many major health insurers.
If you intend to claim for treatment, check your individual policy before booking as referral requirements, excesses and treatment limits vary between insurers.
Our Team
Our Physiotherapists in London
Former Tennis Professional
Susana Tous
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | HCPC Registered | Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Susana is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a particular interest in injury rehabilitation and helping people return to sport and normal activity.
Her understanding of sports injuries is also personal. Before becoming a physiotherapist, Susana trained with the Spanish National tennis team and represented an American university tennis team while completing her studies.
That experience has given her an understanding of how frustrating injury can be when it prevents you from training, competing or simply doing something important to you.
Susana takes time to understand each patient’s symptoms and goals before developing an individual treatment and rehabilitation plan.
Depending on your needs, treatment may include manual therapy, movement and rehabilitation exercises, taping and other appropriate physiotherapy techniques.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Physiotherapy
Do I need to know what is wrong before I book?
No. You do not need to diagnose yourself before seeing a physiotherapist.
Your physiotherapist will ask about your symptoms, examine the relevant area and assess your movement before explaining what they think may be contributing to the problem.
If your symptoms suggest that physiotherapy is not appropriate or that further medical assessment is needed, they can advise you about appropriate next steps.
What happens at my first physiotherapy appointment?
Your physiotherapist will first ask about your current problem, how it started, what makes it better or worse and how it is affecting your everyday activities.
They may also ask about previous injuries, your medical history and any relevant scans, investigations or treatment you have already had.
A physical assessment may then look at your movement, strength and other relevant factors.
Your physiotherapist will explain their findings and, where appropriate, discuss treatment and a rehabilitation plan with you.
Will I receive treatment at my first appointment?
Assessment and treatment should be adapted to your symptoms.
Some movements or exercises may reproduce familiar discomfort, and occasionally muscles can feel temporarily sore after treatment or unfamiliar exercise.
Tell your physiotherapist how you are feeling throughout your appointment so treatment can be adjusted appropriately.
Will I just be given exercises?
No.
Exercise and rehabilitation are important parts of physiotherapy, but our physiotherapists also use hands-on treatment where appropriate.
Your plan may therefore combine manual treatment, movement, strengthening, activity advice and exercises to perform between appointments.
How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?
There is no fixed number that applies to everybody.
It depends on your problem, how long you have had it, its severity, your general health and what you are trying to return to.
Some problems improve relatively quickly while rehabilitation following a significant injury or surgery can take considerably longer.
Your physiotherapist should discuss this with you after assessment and review your progress rather than prescribing an arbitrary number of appointments.
How quickly should I expect to improve?
Recovery varies considerably.
A recent minor injury may improve relatively quickly, whereas persistent pain, significant injuries and post-operative rehabilitation may require a longer period.
Your physiotherapist can give you a more individual idea of expected progress once they have assessed you.
Can I keep exercising while I have pain?
Often some activity can continue, but it may need to be temporarily modified.
The answer depends on what is causing your symptoms, how severe they are and which activities aggravate them.
Your physiotherapist can help you decide what you can continue doing and how to gradually return to activities that are currently uncomfortable.
Can physiotherapy help with sports injuries?
Physiotherapists commonly assess and rehabilitate sports injuries.
Treatment may involve managing symptoms initially and then progressively rebuilding movement, strength and physical capacity for your particular sport.
Returning to sport is often about more than becoming pain-free — your body also needs to be prepared for the demands you will place on it
Often some activity can continue, but it may need to be temporarily modified.
The answer depends on what is causing your symptoms, how severe they are and which activities aggravate them.
Your physiotherapist can help you decide what you can continue doing and how to gradually return to activities that are currently uncomfortable.
Can physiotherapy help back pain?
Physiotherapy is commonly used in the management of musculoskeletal back pain.
Depending on your symptoms, management may include advice, movement, strengthening, hands-on treatment and gradually returning to normal activities.
Persistent back pain, or back pain associated with significant neurological or other concerning symptoms, may require additional medical assessment.
Can physiotherapy help neck pain?
Yes. Physiotherapy is commonly used following many orthopaedic procedures.
Rehabilitation may focus on gradually restoring movement, strength and function while following any precautions or rehabilitation guidelines provided by your surgeon.
What's the difference between physiotherapy and osteopathy?
Both physiotherapists and osteopaths work with musculoskeletal pain and movement problems, and there can be considerable overlap in how individual practitioners work.
Physiotherapy commonly places particular emphasis on rehabilitation, exercise, movement and restoring function.
The most appropriate option may depend on your problem and what you want help with. If you are unsure which appointment to book at our clinic, contact us and we can help guide you.
Should I bring my scans or medical reports?
If you have relevant scan reports, consultant letters or information about previous treatment, bringing them can be helpful.
However, you do not normally need to arrange scans before seeing a physiotherapist unless another healthcare professional has specifically advised you to do so.
Do I need a GP referral?
You can normally book a private physiotherapy appointment directly without a GP referral.
If you intend to claim through private medical insurance, check your policy first because some insurers require authorisation or a referral.
Find a Physiotherapy Clinic Near You
Our physiotherapy clinic is based at 325–327 Old Street in Shoreditch, Central London.
We regularly see patients who live or work around Old Street, Shoreditch, the City of London, Moorgate, Liverpool Street, Angel and Islington, as well as people travelling from elsewhere in London.
The clinic is accessible by public transport, making it convenient to arrange appointments around work or other commitments.
Nearby stations include: Old Street, Shoreditch High Street, Moorgate and Liverpool Street.
GET BACK IN ACTION
Ready to Start Your Recovery with our physiotherapists?
If pain or an injury is stopping you from doing the things you normally do, the first step is understanding what is happening.
Our physiotherapists can assess your symptoms, explain their findings and help you develop a treatment and rehabilitation plan based around the activities you want to return to.
Whether that means getting through a working day comfortably, walking without pain, returning to the gym or getting back to competitive sport, your recovery plan starts with understanding your problem and your goals.
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