Physiotherapy in Glasgow

At Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow, our private physiotherapists 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. There are also physiotherapists that specialise in Women’s Health, acupuncture, vestibular rehabilitation (dizziness and balance), bowen therapy, lymphedema management and pilates.

Your first visit will involve an assessment of your condition so that a treatment programme can be specifically developed for you. We offer a wide range of therapies that are often used in combination in a treatment programme.

Integrated private care in Glasgow

All Circle Health Group physiotherapists are registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and work closely as part of our integrated multi-disciplinary teams within our hospitals so that if necessary, you can benefit from fast referrals and access to high quality imaging technology to help accurately diagnose and aid treatment pathway decisions.

The cost of physiotherapy in Glasgow

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options. Prices start from £59 for an initial assessment and £48 for a follow up appointment.

At Ross Hall Hospital, we offer the following services:

• Acupuncture physiotherapy - acupuncture can be used on its own or in combination with physiotherapy to help treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill - used to reduce stress on injuries and joints in the lower body.
• Bracing - you may benefit from bracing if you have been suffering with painful joints, stability issues or have ongoing pain. Braces can also help with rehabilitation and returning to sport.
• Chronic pain management - if you have had persistent or long-standing pain that has failed to respond to previous treatments, then it would be helpful to consult a physiotherapist. This type of physiotherapy has been shown to assist patients with coping strategies that can help improve quality of life.
• Electrotherapy - the use of electrical energy to manage pain, rehabilitate muscles and increase the range of motion.
• Gait analysis - is the assessment of the lower limb biomechanics, e.g. how you stand, walk or run, to help identify problems in your legs, hips or even your back. It can help prevent painful conditions from developing or recurring.
• Hand therapy - Our Hand Therapists provide assessment and rehabilitation for hand and wrist injuries including fractures, tendon injuries, sports injuries, complex hand trauma, MSK conditions, rheumatoid conditions, and complex regional pain syndrome. A range of assessments and treatment methods are used including splinting, casting, goniometry, dynamometry, sensory assessment, scar management and fracture management. The main goal is always to help you in your recovery and get you back to independent function, work or sport as quickly as possible.
• Nerve conduction studies - nerve conduction studies are used to test the electrical activity through the nerves in the arms and legs. This test is most commonly used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome in the hand.
• Neurological assessment - carried out by physiotherapist with use of AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill if required; suitable for those with Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injuries, Guillain Barre, functional neurological disorders, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), and post-stroke patients.
• Occupational health - physiotherapists who work in occupational health help to treat work-related problems, as well as educating employers and staff on safe working practices to help avoid injury.
• Pelvic health rehabilitation - pelvic health physiotherapists are specially trained to assess and treat a range of conditions that can cause pelvic problems, such as incontinence of the bladder or bowel, or pelvic pain.
• Physiotherapy for cancer treatments - we offer individual assessments and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems that can occur as a result of your cancer treatment, such as shoulder pain and stiffness after breast surgery, or lower back pain as a result of being less active.
• Physiotherapy for sports injuries - the diagnosis and treatment of muscle, joint and nerve problems caused by practicing a sport or exercising, including muscle imbalances, joint pain and post-fracture rehabilitation.
• Pilates - a form of exercise that may improve balance, strength, posture, flexibility and circulation. It focuses on strengthening the core abdominal and back muscles.
• Respiratory physiotherapy- relates to the assessment and treatment of people with disorders of the respiratory system. Physiotherapy is focused on maximising physical function and helping you manage symptoms.
• Rehabilitation service- aims to improve function after surgery or injuries including fractures, accidents, chronic spinal conditions, strokes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cranial surgery and cardiac surgery.
• Vestibular rehabilitation- the treatment consists of exercises designed to retrain the balance system and to re-programme your brain to tune out the dizzy sensations. The goal is to gradually reduce the severity of your symptoms, by becoming desensitised.

Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow is led by our Specialist Pelvic Physiotherapist, Anne Laure Pais.

The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service at Ross Hall Hospital sees patients with a variety of pelvic conditions including:

• Incontinence
• Prolapse
• Pelvic floor issues
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexual pain
• Post-partum issues (4-6 weeks post-delivery ideally)
• Pre-natal incontinence
• Pre-natal lower back pain
• Pre-natal pelvic pain
• Post-surgery recovery (hysterectomies and pelvic floor repairs etc.)
• Labour/delivery education and techniques

The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service at Ross Hall Hospital sees both male and female patients, offering treatments including:

• Exercise therapy
• Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS)
• Biofeedback
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
• Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)

The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service at Ross Hall Hospital is open to patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with appointments available with little to no waiting times.

Patients will go through a number of steps in their first session. These will include:

• Discussing their symptoms and history
• Going over consent and what the sessions may entail
• Undergoing a vaginal or rectal examination
• Beginning their exercise therapy or other recommended treatment

The main purpose of this first session is to understand what muscles need to be ‘worked’ more or ‘worked’ less. For example, what areas may require more contraction or more relaxation. From here, patients will work closely with Anne Laure to create an individual treatment plan tailored to their specific requirements. This plan will help shape any follow-up sessions, as well as identifying what exercises patients should undertake in their own time to ensure they can maximise the results they achieve. It is important to note that if patients do not carry out the recommended exercises in their own time as discussed, they may not be able to achieve the results initially set out.

The initial consultation is 45 minutes long and costs £80. Follow up appointments are 30 minutes long and cost £57 per session. The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service also works with all major insurance companies. 

Referrals should be sent to the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team on [email protected]. Upon receiving the referral, the team will contact the patient to book them in for their initial consultation at a time that suits them. Alternatively, patients self-referring can contact the hospital on 0141 810 3151 to book an appointment.

Our Neuro Physiotherapy Service at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow is led by two of our Physiotherapists, Shona Findlater and Christina Parker. Shona has more than 20 years of experience in neuro physiotherapy, whilst Christina has worked through numerous neurological rotations.

The Neuro Physiotherapy service at Ross Hall Hospital sees patients with a variety of neurological conditions including:

• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Guillain-Barre
• Functional neurological disorders
• Motor neurone disease (MND)
• Post stroke patients

The Neuro Physiotherapy service at Ross Hall Hospital is open to patients on Thursdays and Fridays, with appointments available with little to no waiting times. 

Patients will undergo an initial full neurological assessment with their physiotherapist. This will then allow for a tailored treatment plan to be created and implemented. This treatment plan may include use of the Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill. 

The initial consultation is one hour long, allowing ample time for a full assessment. This appointment costs £80. Follow up appointments are 45 minutes long and cost £57 per session. The Neuro Physiotherapy Service also works with all major insurance companies. 

Referrals should be sent to the Neuro Physiotherapy Service team on [email protected]. Upon receiving the referral, the team will contact the patient to book them in for their initial consultation at a time that suits them. Alternatively, patients self-referring can contact the hospital on 0141 810 3151 to book an appointment.

The purpose-built physio-gym lets our physiotherapists work with you to provide expert advice and develop an exercise programme which meets your specific needs. Exercise forms an important part of physiotherapy. The aim is to increase mobility, muscle strength, and general fitness, build core stability, and reduce symptoms.

Our private gym includes:

• AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
• Bike
• Free weights
• Gym balls
• Parallel bars
• Running Machine
• Trampoline
• Leg press
• Cross trainer
• Hamstring curl

We have specialist golf physiotherapists who offer hands on practical advice for the assessment and treatment of golf related injuries, and full analysis of a patient’s golf set-up position and swing. If it is a general mobility problem that is affecting a golfer’s swing, exercises and golf specific stretches will be provided. A large part of treatment will normally focus on posture, mobility and core stability.