Physiotherapy can transform lives. It is prescribed daily by physicians for a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions ranging from sports injuries, accidents, rehabilitation, developmental issues, and also mental health. Physiotherapy comprises a range of interventions aimed at restoring, maintaining, or improving a person’s function and movement to enhance their quality of life.
Decreased activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, zoom fatigue and endless sitting on a chair is creating unprecedented demand for physical therapy services. Physiotherapists have had to pivot to telehealth and home visits, like many doctors around the world. Holistic programs are also emerging, combining physical therapy with mental health support. One such example is a 12 week specialist rehab pilot program between Nuffield Health and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
In the UK, Physiotherapists are registered with the statutory regulator Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and there are over fifty thousand physiotherapists registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), the professional, educational and trade union body for the profession. As with all medical interventions, physiotherapist are encouraged to follow evidence-based guidelines and management recommendations for therapies.
In no particular order, here is our current pick of ten outstanding physiotherapy clinics in the UK:
1. Six Physio
Established for over 20 years in central London, Six Physio have built a strong reputation for doing the simple things right and providing lasting results. Their reputation for specialist physiotherapy services stems from their renowned Women’s health team. Services include a hand & wrist clinic, joint replacement physiotherapy, physio for children, sports physiotherapy, women’s health physio, oncology physio and more. Six Physio have clinic locations across London and also offer virtual and home physio visits.
2. Complete Physio
With excellent scores on Trustpilot among hundreds of patients, Complete Physio offers seven physiotherapy clinics in central London locations, online therapy, and a 24-hour booking line. They provide services for physiotherapy and sports injuries, shockwave therapy, ultrasound-guided injections, Pilates, diagnostic ultrasound, sports massage, and ergonomic assessment. Also, they offer a running clinic, tendon clinic, cycle clinic, bike fit, and MRI scan referrals. With a highly qualified team of chartered physiotherapists and soft tissue specialists, they focus on quality care.
3. Team Rehab UK
Physiotherapy, women’s health and massage specialists with clinics in Moulton and Corby in Northamptonshire and South Leicestershire. With 95 years of combined experience, the team believes in honest communication and the latest technology available. They provide chartered physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, aquatic therapy, sports massage and women’s health services and have established strong ties with the medical community in their service counties.
4. Matrix Physiotherapy
Based in Manchester, Matrix Physiotherapy emphasize a ‘functional model’ of physiotherapy, bringing together the domains of physical, medical and mental health services. Services include manual therapy, physical rehabilitation, a sports injury clinic, acupuncture, electrotherapy, nutritional therapy, psychotherapy and more. The team behind Matrix Physiotherapy has worked with professional sports persons, the armed forces and more. They are based in central Manchester and also offer home visits.
5. Impact Physiotherapy
Providing virtual or face-to-face appointments, based on full assessments and treatment plans tailored to your needs, Impact operates around Derby and Nottingham. The team at Impact Physiotherapy specializes in pain management, hand therapy, group rehab, Pilates, yoga, Tai chi, Indian head massage, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, sports injuries, and massages. They have clinics located in Long Eaton, Pride Park, Kedleston Road and West Bridgford.
6. Physio UK
Physio UK has six specialist physiotherapy clinics throughout the Northwest in Manchester, Liverpool, Stockport and Cheshire. The specialist team comprises of musculoskeletal, neurological, and paediatric physiotherapists and they are regarded as one of the leading practices in the UK. They provide physiotherapy, orthotics, pain management, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, neurological rehab, respiratory treatment, and paediatric physio. They work with several large companies, health professionals, case managers and individual.
7. Private Physiotherapy at BMI Bath Clinic
All the BMI physiotherapists are registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and form part of the multidisciplinary teams in the BMI hospitals. Being a part of the BMI hospital network allows for quick access to the latest imaging technologies such as ultrasound, x-ray, MRI, and CT scans. The clinic has six private treatment rooms and a purpose-built physio-gym. Treatments offered include physiotherapy for sports injuries, rehabilitation services, chronic pain management, respiratory physiotherapy, vestibular rehabilitation, oncology, pelvic health rehabilitation, and acupuncture physiotherapy.
8. Balanced Edinburgh
The team at Balanced Edinburgh is made up of experienced practitioners, who have been serving Edinburgh residents for over 15 years. They offer a range of professional health treatments such as physiotherapy, pilates, massage, APOS therapy, podiatry, nutritional therapy, women’s health and more. They are offering free physiotherapy assessments and are running a timetable of Zoom classes for pilates, back care, stretching and more, which can be booked directly from their website.
9. Central Health Physiotherapy
Offering several physiotherapy clinics and home visits across London, as well as online physiotherapy across the UK, Central Health continues to rake in five-star reviews from their patients. They combine the latest technology with privacy, delivering physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, and massage services, as well as a fully-equipped fitness studio for rehabilitation and training. The London physiotherapy clinics are located Chancery Lane, St John’s Wood and Chelsea.
10. Ramsay Health Care Physiotherapy Centres
Ramsay Health Care is one of the largest private health care companies in the UK, and they have several top physiotherapy practices available throughout the country from the Duchy Hospital in Cornwall, up to the Yorkshire Clinic in Bingley. They focus on quality care and deliver all necessary physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
Physiotherapists have different areas of expertise and often employ varying methods of treatment to help you get better. Your needs are unique, so in your search for the best physiotherapist, always ask about the most effective treatment for addressing your personal cause and symptoms.
