Physiotherapists or more commonly know "physio's" are governed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
The CSP is a member-led organisation governed by an elected Council, providing a wide range of member services and campaign on behalf of physiotherapists and the physiotherapy profession.
Health Professions Council
HPC is a a regulator, and we were set up to protect the public. To do this, they keep a register of health professionals who meet the standards for their training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function to as near normal as possible when someone is affected by injury, illness or by developmental or other disability.
And as a healthcare profession, physiotherapy's science foundation covers a broad and varied range of work which involves working with people to promote their own health and well being.
Physiotherapists ("physios") work in a wide variety of health settings such as:
- intensive care
- mental illness
- stroke recovery
- occupational health
- care of the elderly
They combine their knowledge, skills and approach to improve a broad range of physical problems associated with different 'systems' of the body. In particular they treat:
- neuromuscular (brain and nervous system)
- musculoskeletal (soft tissues, joints and bones)
- cardiovascular and
- respiratory systems (heart and lungs and associated physiology)
People are often referred for physiotherapy by doctors or other health and social care professionals. Increasingly, as a result of changes in health care, people are referring themselves directly to physiotherapists without previously seeing any other health care professional.
Physiotherapists work autonomously, most often as a member of a team with other health or social care professionals. They may be employed or self-employed and can work alone. Physiotherapy practice is characterised by reflective behaviour and systematic clinical reasoning, both contributing to and underpinning a problem-solving approach to patient-centred care.
Physiotherapy & Back pain
Physiotherapy comes from a long history of physical therapy modules. Physios are concerned about the way the body functions, and using a physical therapy based approach, look to restore physical movement and functional balance. Today as mentioned earlier physiotherapy has developed many approaches to the treatment.The physio will consider why the injury came about, the maintaining factors such as work practise, posture or disability, a treatment plan is then formulated. A physiotherapist uses various physical approaches such as mobility, soft tissue work and exercises for rehabilitation.
The physiotherapist looks to impart the knowledge and neccesseay skills for the patient to take responsibility to improve and maintain their health.
Physiotherapists are trained to diagnose problems in the joints and soft tissues of the body, and will carry out a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for your particular problem. Physiotherapy for your injuries or your low back pain etc provides a wide range of treatments to relieve pain, promote relaxation and restore movement. They include manipulation, mobilisation and massage. Exercise may also be used to increase general fitness or to strengthen muscles which support the spine. If you are prone to back pain, a physiotherapist can also offer preventative advice.
Physiotherapy use various approaches such as:
Mobilisation
Manipulation
Soft tissue release
Muscle energy techniques
Body massage
Sports Massage
Orthotics
Stretching and exercise progression
Advice on lifestyle management
