Physiotherapy

The physiotherapy clinics at Ramsay hospitals across the UK offer a comprehensive range of physiotherapy treatments. Ramsay is one of the leading providers of private healthcare with 21 private hospitals across the UK.

Ramsay Health Care UK provide a complete package of physiotherapy care, combining a full assessment with education and self-help programmes and conventional physiotherapy treatments.

Why choose Ramsay?

All staff are experienced Chartered Physiotherapists registered with the Health Professions Council
All hospitals have a well equipped physiotherapy department with wide range of modern physiotherapeutic equipment
Full 1/2 hour appointments or more when required are available, with 1 hour appointments for assessment where necessary
Ramsay aim to see emergency problems within 24 hours of referral
One to one patient care is provided
Extended appointment hours are available
Physiotherapy treatment at Ramsay Health Care is recognised by all major insurance companies
Physiotherapy clinics are operated in partnership with leading consultants
Car parking is available
Wheelchair access is provided

Treatments available

The core skills used by physiotherapists include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and the application of electro-physical modalities. Physiotherapists also have an appreciation of psychological, cultural and social factors, which influence their clients.

The main treatments provided include:

Mobilisation and manipulation
Acupuncture
Electrotherapy
Massage
Exercise programmes
Advice on how to help yourself

Conditions treated

Physiotherapists help and treat people of all ages with physical problems caused by illness, accident or ageing. Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession which sees human movement as central to the health and well-being of individuals.

Physiotherapists identify and maximise movement potential through health promotion, preventive healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation. Conditions treated include:

Spinal
Whiplash
Low back pain
Trapped nerve e.g. sciatica
Prolapsed disc
Osteoarthritis
Post-operative rehabilitation e.g. spinal fusion, disc replacement

Lower limb

Ligament and/or cartilage tear
Sprained ankle
Muscle tear e.g. hamstrings, calf
Chondromalacia patella
Post-op rehab e.g. Total Hip Replacement (THR), Total Knee Replacement (TKR), arthroscopies