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  • Physiotherapy

    Read about physiotherapy, including why it's used, what it involves and how you can access it on the NHS or privately.

  • Physiotherapy - Techniques

    Read about the main techniques used by physiotherapists, including exercises and manual therapy.

  • Physiotherapy - Accessing physiotherapy

    Find out how to find a physiotherapist through the NHS or privately.

  • Knee ligament surgery - Preparations

    Information about preparing for knee surgery, including having physiotherapy to regain strength and mobility in your knee, and attending a pre-admission clinic.

  • Corticobasal degeneration - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for corticobasal degeneration (CBD), including medications, physiotherapy, and speech and language therapy.

  • Cerebral palsy – Treatment

    Find out about the treatments used to help people with cerebral palsy. Treatments include physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, medicines and surgery.

  • Lumbar decompression surgery - Recovery

    Recovery after lumbar decompression surgery will depend on your fitness and level of activity prior to surgery. This is why a course of physiotherapy before the operation may be recommended.

  • Knee ligament surgery - Recovery

    Find out about recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surgery, including advice about physiotherapy, gentle exercises and using painkillers.

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

    Find out about thoracic outlet syndrome, where nerves or blood vessels near the top of the ribs get squashed. It's often linked to having an extra rib (cervical rib).

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), so management involves regular monitoring and treatment for any problems as and when they arise.