Our award winning Balham clinic has a large and very experienced team of musculoskeletal physiotherapists including specialists in:
- Sports Physio
- Women’s Health Physio
- Pregnancy and Post-natal Physio
- Pre and Post surgery Physio
- Physio led Clinical Pilates
Our expert team of Physiotherapists are here to help you live life pain free. We provide treatment for many different injuries and conditions including chronic pain, sports injuries, small niggles, musculoskeletal dysfunction, pre and post operative rehabilitation alongside Women’s Health conditions and treatment during pregnancy, postnatally and much more.
Our Physiotherapists provide assessments and treatments for the relief of pain, building strength and rehabilitating injuries. Physio treatment stimulates and improves the body’s own natural healing mechanisms without the use of medication.
We have an extensive Physiotherapist team specialising in many different areas. You can read more about our specialisms below and our Physio team here. If you have any questions about a specific injury or condition and whether Physio can help, please give us a call for more information.
You can book your Physio appointment online below, we have Physio appointments available 6 days a week from early morning to late evening. If you are claiming Physio treatment through BUPA or AXA PPP please give us a call or visit us in the clinic to book this in. We are located a few minutes in between Balham and Tooting tube stations.
What conditions do Physiotherapists treat?
Our Physio’s treat a huge variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Some of the conditions we treat are:
- Neck and back pain
- Prolapsed discs
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff tears
- Tennis and golfers elbow
- Arm fractures
- Wrist sprains
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis and tendinopathy’s
- Hip injuries
- Sciatica
- Runners Knee
- Patellofemoral pain
- ACL, MCL and meniscus tears
- Calf strains
- Shin splints
- Achilles injuries
- Ankle sprains
- Foot and toe injuries
- Muscle strains and sprains
- Ligament ruptures
- Pre and post surgery rehabilitation – knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist
- Postural dysfunction and muscle imbalance
- Musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy
What treatment methods do Physiotherapists use?
Our Physiotherapists use a combination of treatments depending on the diagnosis, including:
- Mobilisation and manipulation of soft tissues and joints
- Massage and myofascial release
- Muscle balance; exercise therapy to mobilise and strengthen weak or tight muscles
- Trigger point acupuncture for pain relief
- Physio prescribed home exercise programs
- Ultrasound electrotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Taping
- Advice on return to exercise and the resumption of normal activities
- Ergonomic assessment and advice for work and home
- Pilates
Prior to any treatment, your Physiotherapist will perform a full assessment and explain what each treatment involves and make sure you are happy to proceed.
What happens during a Physiotherapist appointment?
Your first appointment with your Physio will be an assessment. Your Physio will take a full medical history and ask questions about your injury and what your goals are. Following this, your Physio will perform a series of tests and ask you to move in certain ways, this helps to for their diagnosis. After this, your Physio will give you the appropriate treatment and exercises. The appointment will end with a discussion with your Physio to outline the your treatment plan and home exercise program.
Your Physio will advise a timeframe for booking your next appointments, which will continue your treatment to progress your rehabilitation.
How do I book a Physio appointment?
You can book your Physio appointment online via our booking system here.
You can call our clinic on 020 8672 4455 to book your appointment over the phone.
You can come into our Physio clinic, located between Balham and Tooting to book in person. Our address is 260 Balham High Road, SW17 7AN.
How can I prevent reinjury?
To prevent a recurrence of injury, or further damage, changes in lifestyle may be suggested by your Physio as well as an ongoing home exercise programme prescribed by your Physio or referral into Pilates classes. Each case is different and you should ask your physio for advice on preventing future problems.
Which Professional bodies are your Physiotherapists registered with?
All of our Physiotherapists are registered with:
- The Healthcare Professions Council – HCPC
- The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
We also have many therapists who are registered with:
- The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
Can I use my Private Medical insurance for Physio?
Our Physiotherapists are recognised by BUPA and AXA PPP, we directly invoice these companies for your treatment if they have given you authorisation for treatment. Prior to booking a Physio appointment, please contact your insurer directly to obtain authorisation and they will provide you with a code. Please let reception know this code at the time of booking.
Other insurance companies may also cover your treatment with us. To use your insurance with any insurer other than BUPA and AXA PPP, you will need to pay in the clinic and make a claim to your insurance provider to cover the cost / part of the cost. You will need to check with your insurer that you are covered for treatment at Recentre Health and / or with your specific practitioner before you start your treatment. We do not have access to your policy information so it is important that you confirm cover with your insurer.
Please note, we are unable to take any patients claiming through Vitality health insurance.
Please read more information about making a claim for treatment through your Private Medical Insurance on our Private Medical Insurance Page
Do your Physiotherapists offer Home Visits?
A physiotherapist may be able to visit you at home in the South West London area if you are unable to travel. We can offer Physio Home Visits to clients living within the Balham and Tooting area, within 15 minutes of our clinic. Please enquire with reception for more details and pricing.
Do you offer concessions for Physio?
You may qualify for a discount for Physio treatment at our Community Clinics during off-peak times with selected therapists (subject to availability) if you:
- Are age 70 or over
- Are a full time students
- Are NHS staff
- Hold a valid medical exemption certificate
- Hold a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate, HC2 or HC3
- Receive income support, job seeker’s allowance, income related employment and support allowance, pension credit guarantee credit or universal credit
Please visit Prices for more information and note that you must quote Community Clinic on booking and bring proof of eligibility to your first Physio appointment.
Where are my Physio appointments?
All of our Physiotherapy appointments are in a treatment room in our Balham Clinic. You can find our clinic at 260 Balham High Road, SW17 7AN.
