How to Choose a Physiotherapist

Choosing the right physiotherapist can make all the difference to your recovery. Whether you’re dealing with back pain, recovering after surgery, or managing a long-term condition, it’s important to find someone who is qualified, experienced, and a good fit for your needs.

Here are the key things to look for when choosing a physiotherapist.

1. Trained, Insured and Accountable

First and foremost, make sure your physiotherapist is fully qualified and registered. In the UK, this means:

• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) – ensures your physiotherapist meets strict professional and safety standards.

• CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) – a mark of quality that shows they are committed to high standards of care.

• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked – assures you that your physiotherapist does not have any criminal convictions or cautions, letting you know that you’re in safe hands.

These registrations mean your physiotherapist is properly trained, insured, and accountable to a professional body.

2. Experienced and Specialised

Physiotherapy covers a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries to neurological rehabilitation. It’s important to look for someone who:

• Has experience treating conditions like yours.

• Uses a treatment approach that matches your needs — whether that’s exercise prescription, manual therapy, acupuncture, or a combination.

Specialist experience can give you confidence that your therapist understands your needs, and how best to help you recover.

3. Tried and Tested

A good physiotherapist doesn’t just treat your symptoms, they support you through the entire recovery journey. To get a sense of this:

• Read patient reviews and testimonials to hear about others’ experiences.

• Look for someone with strong communication skills, who listens, explains clearly, and makes you feel comfortable. You should get a sense of this in your initial communication and consultation.

Since you’ll be working closely together, it’s important that you feel supported, motivated, and confident in their care.

4. Accessible

Sometimes the best therapist is the one who best fits your lifestyle and accessibility needs. Consider:

• Location and availability – is the clinic easy to reach? Or even better, do they offer home visits?

• Flexibility – can they fit appointments around your schedule?

If travel or mobility are concerns, a home physiotherapy service can make accessing care much easier.

Why Choose Abbey Mobile Physio?

At Abbey Mobile Physio, we make physiotherapy simple, effective, and accessible:

✅ Fully qualified and registered – our physiotherapist, Ben is HCPC and CSP registered and holds an enhanced DBS check, ensuring safe, professional care.

✅ Highly trained team – our team of rehabilitation trainers also hold enhanced DBS checks and receive personal training from Ben. With a wealth of experience in other medical fields, they are trained in neurological conditions and MSK issues.

✅ Expert treatment methods – hands-on massage, acupuncture, stretching, and tailored exercise prescription.

✅ Fantastic reviews – our patients consistently share success stories of pain relief, improved mobility, and better quality of life. Read some of them here.

✅ Super practical – no travelling, no waiting lists; we bring physiotherapy to homes across Abingdon and Oxfordshire.

✅ Friendly and personal – our team of physiotherapists and rehabilitation trainers take the time to understand your needs and create a treatment plan that works for you.

Ready to Start Your Recovery?

Finding the right physiotherapist can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With Abbey Mobile Physio, you can be confident you’re in safe hands — and the best part is, we come to you. Book your initial assessment with us today.