BMI Healthcare : Private physiotherapy clinics in the UK
BMI Healthcare have a network of more than 60 hospitals in the UK, and offers access to a team of experienced senior chartered and state registered physiotherapists with a variety of skills. They offer a broad range of private physiotherapy treatments include musculo-skeletal conditions such as back and neck pain, sciatica, muscle imbalance training, rehabilitation programmes, ergonomic advice and posture correction.
Why choose BMI Healthcare for physiotherapy
BMI Healthcare’s physiotherapists in the UK are highly trained to provide treatment and advice on many aspects regarding the care and rehabilitation of the body. They provide fast access to physiotherapy assisting many people in their recovery from surgery, injury or illness.
BMI Healthcare has built up a reputation for providing excellent medical and surgical facilities, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a high standard of nursing care, within pleasant and comfortable surroundings. BMI Healthcare deals with over 250,000 inpatient and 1,000,000 outpatient visits each year, and nearly half the procedures undertaken being of a major or complex nature. In patient satisfaction surveys, 98.5% of patients said they would recommend BMI. Read more about BMI Healthcare hospitals.
Private physiotherapy treatment at BMI across the UK
Physiotherapy can help with a wide range of injuries and conditions including back and neck pain, repetitive strain injuries, joint pain and arthritis, muscle injuries, post surgery rehabilitation, and sports injuries.
Their experienced chartered physiotherapists offer professional and individual care. Your first visit will involve an assessment of your condition so that a treatment programme can be specifically developed for you. BMI Healthcare offer a wide range of therapies that are often used in combination in a treatment programme.
During an initial consultation a BMI physiotherapist will give you an assessment and recommend a course of treatment or a referral to a consultant. Your GP can be kept informed if you give permission to do so. You do not need a GP referral to access physiotherapy treatment and it is covered by most private medical insurance schemes.
BMI Healthcare’s Chartered Physiotherapists also offer professional treatment and individual care for a wide range of treatments.
Manual therapy
Most physiotherapy will include manual therapy and exercises and other techniques can be used depending on your specific condition or pain.
Manual therapy includes massage, stretching and manipulative techniques to improve your range of joint movement and reduce pain. It can also reduce swelling, mobilise muscles, joints and nerves, and promote blood circulation to improve healing. Physiotherapists will feel your injured or swollen tissues during movement analysis, to examine how your muscles, tendons and joints are moving and working together and to see whether a muscle is in spasm.
Exercise forms an important part of physiotherapy. The aim is to increase your mobility, muscle strength, and general fitness, build core stability, and reduce your symptoms.
Regular, moderate exercise can help many of the conditions that physiotherapists can treat. Your physiotherapist will probably give you a tailored programme of exercises to strengthen particular groups of muscles, or may recommend particular classes such as Pilates.
Gym equipment
The purpose-built physio-gyms at our hospitals let our physiotherapists work with you to provide expert advice and develop an exercise programme which meets your specific needs.
Services include personal training, customised rehabilitation and staff can provide Pilates instruction and core training.
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy is the use of electrical energy to manage pain, rehabilitate muscles and increase the range of motion. TENS is a form of electrotherapy that uses surface electrodes to stimulate nerve fibres, primarily for pain relief. Another form of electrotherapy is called biofeedback. Equipment is used to reveal what is happening internally when you feel pain. This feedback is then used to help you understand how to better control your movements to minimise the pain.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound can be used therapeutically within the physiotherapy session. Ultrasound is very high frequency sound that cannot be heard by the human ear, but can be detected using a machine called an ultrasound scanner.
It is mainly used for soft tissue injuries and more chronic conditions, with a view to promoting healing and relieving pain. It can also be used as a diagnostic tool to look at soft tissue structures and blood vessels.
Women's health (pelvic floor/incontinence)
If you suffer from incontinence, physiotherapy could help reduce or treat your problems. Symptoms can arise as a result of childbirth, menopause, or surgery. At BMI we offer physiotherapy for stress, urged and mixed incontinence using non-invasive pelvic floor exercises.
Pelvic floor exercises can help resolve incontinence problems by strengthening the muscles which support and surround the bladder. There are no side effects, the exercises can strengthen the pelvic floor and reduce the possibility of future complications. In fact, pelvic floor exercises are proven to improve 70 % of cases.
Treating incontinence with simple rehabilitation is now widely supported by healthcare professionals. It is recommended that sufferers undergo at least three months of conservative treatment before considering surgery.
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy (aquatic physiotherapy) provides a warm, relaxed atmosphere for treating chronic and acute conditions.
The water temperature of 34°C provides the optimum temperature for muscle relaxation. This helps to decrease pain, increase range of movement and increase muscle activity.
The aim is to gain flexibility of joints, strengthen muscles and enhance core stability to restore or improve function. Patients are accompanied in the pool by a physiotherapist throughout their session. It is not necessary for patients to be able to swim or get their head wet in order to benefit from hydrotherapy.
Pain management
A pain management programme uses a combination of psychological, physical, and practical methods to reduce your pain, physical difficulties and distress, and improve your quality of life.
Physiotherapists can give you advice on moving more easily and avoid muscle wasting and weakness, as well as joint stiffness. This could help you do more and hopefully reduce your pain.
Other methods such as acupuncture, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, relaxation and breathing exercises, aromatherapy, and massage may also be of help. A pain management programme would combine several of these therapies with the aim of reducing your pain.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is offered by physiotherapists in the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP). Acupuncture can be used on its own or in combination with physiotherapy to treat a range of musculo-skeletal conditions. Amongst other things, acupuncture may help relieve pain.
There are over 500 acupuncture points on the body. Normally 10-12 acupuncture points are used during an acupuncture session. You may feel a tingling sensation when the needles are inserted, but it should not be painful.
Find your nearest BMI Healthcare hospital offering physiotherapy treatments.
Rehabilitation service in the UK
Following accident or injury, BMI Healthcare offer a rehabilitation service. Treatment may be co-ordinated by a team of specialists including physiotherapists, nurses, doctors and psychologists. Starting with a full assessment, the aim of a rehabilitation programme is to achieve the maximum potential recovery for physical and mental well being and a return to normal living activities.
The service is provided by a team of highly skilled, senior physiotherapists who work closely with consultants and other health professionals. Treatments include:
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Musculo-skeletal conditions such as back and neck pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, headaches and whiplash
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Sports injuries such as ligaments, strains etc…
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Gynaecological problems such as stress incontinence
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Neurological problems such as rehabilitation for strokes, multiple scleroses etc…
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Orthopaedic conditions such as pre and post-operative joint replacement and spinal surgery etc...
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Manipulative technique and manual therapy, muscle imbalance training, rehabilitation programmes, ergonomic advice and posture correction, self-help, advice and education.
Find out more about BMI Healthcare's rehabilitation service.
Private physiotherapy treatment costs
At BMI you will receive first class treatment at an affordable price. Physiotherapy may be covered by your medical insurance, but please check with your insurer first.
The initial appointment usually lasts up to 1 hour and costs £94 (£110 in London). Follow-up appointments usually last 30 minutes and cost £47 (£55 in London).
Prices may vary.
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Contact details
BMI National Enquiry Centre
Unit1, Cameron Court
Cameron Street
Hillington Park
Glasgow
G52 4JX
Tel: 0800 656 9606
Fax: 0141 882 6326
Email: info@bmihealthcare.co.uk
Web site: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk
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