Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is the term used to describe the field of physiotherapy, which relates to disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The term musculoskeletal refers to muscles, bones, joints, nerves, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and spinal discs. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy utilises the basic sciences of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as background theory in the assessment and management of patients. Approaches to management in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy involve not only ‘manipulation’, but also manual assessment and treatment techniques, specific therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy and advice on posture and movement disorders.

An MSK (musculoskeletal) physiotherapist can provide expert assessment and advice to help you manage pain, disability and injury to your joints, muscles or spine.

I do this through questioning and physical assessment.
I want to know what impact these problems are having on your life. Together we will discuss ways I can help aid your recovery and guide you to achieve your goals.
I can assist in helping you
• understand and manage your MSK problem better
• improve your movement and strength
• maximise your function e.g. climbing stairs, returning to football
MSK Physiotherapy may not help if you
• have longstanding aches and pains especially if these are widespread
• you have received no benefit from physiotherapy in the past
• you are attending the pain clinic for the same problem.