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When you first see a physiotherapist, they will carry out a detailed assessment. This will include asking about your symptoms and your medical history. They’ll also do a physical examination. This will depend on why you’re seeing the physiotherapist. It might include seeing how you move and how your muscles, nerves and joints are working.

In many cases your doctor (GP or hospital consultant) will help you to access physiotherapy but increasingly in some areas you can self-refer (see below.) Examples of definitions of physiotherapy from around the world indicate that there is a consensus that ‘movement’ is the core expertise/business of physiotherapy [3] analysis A landmark case opens the door for thousands of sexual abuse survivors — and lawyers are already firing off letters Acupuncture is a complementary therapy aimed at reducing pain. It involves your physiotherapist putting fine needles into your skin at specific points around your body. This is believed to interfere with the pain signals to your brain, and may also trigger the release of natural painkillers in your body. Your physiotherapist may use it alongside other types of physiotherapy to help relieve pain. Dry needling Chinese herbal medicine NHS advice: “Herbal remedies are medicines made up of plants, trees or fungi. However, being natural doesn’t necessarily mean they’re safe for you to take. Herbal remedies, just like pharmaceutical medicines, have an effect on the body and can potentially be poisonous.”

Side-effects of physiotherapy

But your sister sees a physiotherapist, your mother a chiropractor, your friend an osteopath and your cousin a myotherapist.

Qualification Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons) Study mode Full-time Duration of the course 3 Years Leading to a career in Physiotherapy I’ve often heard stories of people saying their sciatica is worse after seeing a physiotherapist or my sciatica is worse after seeing a chiropractor etc. This is usually quite normal. The practitioner is likely to have moved muscles, joints and interacted with trapped nerves. Your body may need a little time to adjust. So don’t worry if you have more pain after seeing your therapist. This is totally natural and should ease after a day or two. If not give them a call. So should I see an osteopath or physio for my sciatic pain or not? Your standard working week will be around 37.5 hours and may include a mix of shifts, such as nights, early starts, evenings and weekends. As a physiotherapist, you’ll be paid on the Agenda for Change (AFC) pay system, typically starting on band 5. education and advice – physiotherapists can give general advice about things that can affect your daily lives, such as posture and correct lifting or carrying techniques to help prevent injuries Over the past decade, some forms of chiropractic care have come under media and scientific scrutiny, particularly in children and infants, and should therefore be approached with caution.For some reason I’m particularly suspicious of multi-disciplinary practices where they have different practitioners for each field all at the same practice.

A physiotherapist assesses your problem, provides a diagnosis and helps you understand what's wrong while considering your general health, activities, and lifestyle. They treat your complaint with a variety of "active" therapies, such as exercise programs and hydrotherapy. Waiting lists for NHS treatment can be long and some people choose to pay for private treatment . Most private physiotherapists accept direct self-referrals.

Training and career development

WCPT. Policy statement: Description of physical therapy. http://www.wcpt.org/policy/ps-descriptionPT#appendix_1 If you haven’t had your sciatica diagnosed you should get confirmation from a health professional. There is hope! A degree apprenticeship with a healthcare provider is another way to become a physiotherapist. Apprenticeships give you the chance to earn a living while gaining your qualification. Your employer and the government will pay the tuition fees, so apprenticeships aren’t eligible for student grants. Must-have skills