"Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximising potential:

• it uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in health status
• it is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery
• the exercise of clinical judgement and informed interpretation is at its core."

Physiotherapy includes the treatment of a variety of common problems such as backache, neck ache and shoulder pain. Treatments include using a range of skills and techniques including manipulation and massage, stretches and exercises, state-of-the-art electrotherapy treatments and advice

Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP)

 This guarantees that:

• their qualification is properly recognised
• they are governed by a professional code of conduct
• they are covered by professional liability insurance

The titles 'physiotherapist' and 'physical therapist' are protected by law: this means that only physiotherapists registered with the Health Professions Council (the regulatory body) are allowed to use either of these two titles when practising.