Quality Rehabilitation To Keep You Moving
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
High-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy that is genuinely personalised — built around your goals, your home, and your daily life — delivered by a Chartered, HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with over 20 years' clinical experience.
Overview
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal conditions — affecting the muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and spine — are among the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. Whether you're dealing with back pain that has lingered for months, a shoulder injury from sport or work, or the daily discomfort of osteoarthritis, the right treatment can make a significant difference to your quality of life.
MSK physiotherapy is at the heart of what we do at Physio Assist. Our lead clinician has spent over 20 years assessing and treating a broad range of musculoskeletal presentations — from acute injuries to complex, long-standing conditions. We apply evidence-based clinical reasoning to every case and treat each patient as an individual rather than a diagnosis.
Conditions We Treat
A broad range of musculoskeletal presentations
Back Pain
Lower back, thoracic and cervical spine conditions including disc problems and sciatica.
Neck Pain & Whiplash
Including post-road traffic accident and workplace injuries.
Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy, frozen shoulder, impingement, and AC joint problems.
Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis, meniscal injuries, patellofemoral syndrome, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Hip Pain
Osteoarthritis, bursitis, and hip replacement rehabilitation.
Ankle & Foot
Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, and instability.
Elbow, Wrist & Hand
Tennis and golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and finger injuries.
Sports Injuries
Sprains, strains, muscle tears, and overuse injuries across all activity levels.
Occupational Injuries
Work-related MSK disorders and ergonomic-related conditions.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis.
What To Expect
Your first appointment
Your first appointment begins with a thorough assessment. We take time to understand your history, your symptoms, how they affect your daily life, and what you want to achieve. This is followed by a physical examination to identify the source of the problem and any contributing factors.
From this, we design a treatment plan specific to you — which may include any of the following:
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques to improve joint movement and reduce pain.
Soft Tissue Treatment
Massage, trigger point release, and myofascial techniques.
Exercise Therapy
Targeted exercises to rebuild strength, flexibility, and function.
Acupuncture
Where clinically appropriate, to support pain management and recovery.
Corticosteroid Injection Therapy
For appropriate conditions, administered by our trained clinician.
Ergonomic Advice
And activity modification — helping you manage symptoms and prevent recurrence.
A Genuine Differentiator
Corticosteroid (Steroid) Injection Therapy
Physio Assist is one of a small number of community physiotherapy providers qualified to administer corticosteroid (cortisone/steroid) injections. Our lead clinician holds a UK certification in musculoskeletal injection therapy and has administered injections in clinical settings over many years.
Injections may significantly accelerate recovery for conditions such as:
All injections are carried out under full clinical governance, with appropriate consent, risk assessment, and post-procedure monitoring.
Move better. Feel stronger. Live more independently.
Get in touch today and we'll build a treatment plan around your goals, your home and your daily life — no GP referral needed.
Good To Know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral to book?
No. Self-referrals are welcome — you can contact us directly, with no GP letter required, and we aim to offer an initial appointment within one week in most areas.
What conditions do you treat?
Back pain, neck pain and whiplash, shoulder pain, knee pain, hip pain, ankle and foot conditions, elbow, wrist and hand injuries, sports injuries, occupational injuries, and arthritis.
Do you offer corticosteroid injections?
Yes. We're one of a small number of community physiotherapy providers qualified to administer corticosteroid injections, for conditions such as frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tendinopathy, knee osteoarthritis, hip bursitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, and plantar fasciitis — carried out under full clinical governance.
Where is treatment delivered?
In the clinic, at home, or in a care home — whatever suits you — across Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, London, Luton and Birmingham.
How much does a session cost?
Prices start from £X per session, with the initial assessment priced slightly higher to allow extra time. Full details are on our Pricing page.