Your goals.
Your starting point.
Your plan.
Whether you are managing a painful joint, rebuilding after surgery or exploring exercise in water, start with the support that fits you.
What brings you here?
Make everyday movement feel more manageable.
Start with a conversation about your symptoms and the activities that matter to you. An assessment helps Richard understand the problem and discuss sensible next steps.
Explore physiotherapyThis is a guide to services, not a diagnostic tool or a recommendation to start treatment.
Make room for
easier movement.
When pain, stiffness or a change in movement starts affecting everyday life, an individual assessment is a sensible place to begin.
Physiotherapy may include movement and exercise advice, education and, where appropriate, hands-on treatment. The approach depends on the assessment, your preferences and what is suitable for your condition.
Things you might want to discuss
- Back or neck discomfort affecting your routine.
- Shoulder, hip, knee or ankle problems.
- A sports or everyday injury.
- Building confidence in activity after a period of reduced movement.
General treatment information: NHS: physiotherapy.
Progress that starts
where you are.
Recovery after surgery or injury is individual. A rehabilitation plan should take account of the procedure or injury, the stage of healing, any restrictions and the activities you hope to return to.
Richard can discuss an assessment, practical goals and exercises matched to your current ability. After surgery, your surgeon’s instructions and agreed precautions take priority over any general exercise sheet.
Bring the information that helps
- Your discharge summary or operation details, if available.
- Any restrictions or instructions from your surgical or clinical team.
- Your current exercise plan and relevant referral information.
For example, NHS inform knee guidance directs people with a diagnosed condition or recent surgery to follow their healthcare professional’s advice.
A different way
to find your movement.
Hydrotherapy is physiotherapy exercise in water. The water provides support and resistance, which can make it a useful setting for appropriately selected rehabilitation exercises.
It is not a general swimming session or a programme to attempt alone. Richard will need to assess your health, goals, confidence in water and access requirements before deciding whether it is suitable.
Before a pool appointment
- Discuss your health, any recent surgery and any pool-entry concerns.
- Confirm the venue, access arrangements, supervision and current availability.
- Check what to bring and the fee before booking.
Background information: South Tees NHS: aquatic therapy.