About Lisa Corallini

I am a qualified Physiotherapist and Sports Injury Rehabilitator having gained my degrees at Brunel University and Middlesex University.

 

  • I specialise in all types of sporting and non sporting injuries.
  • Back and neck pain including whiplash and sciatica.
  • Sports massage relieving the pain of strained and tight muscles.
  • I am qualified in Dry Needling which assists in pain management and muscle tension relief.
  • I have worked with semi-pro footballers, professional / amateur bodybuilders and future Olympians.
  • All treatments are carried out to a high standard in a clean and welcoming environment at my clinic.
  • Special prices for senior citizens and children under 16.

S2S Physiotherapy is pleased to welcome Laura Tass, Sports Massage Therapist and Gwen Williams, Sonographer (Ultrasound Scans).

Laura will be in the clinc on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Appointments with Gwen for Scans are by prior arrangement.

About Gwen

Due to Covid-19, many hospitals are no longer performing ultrasound scans which is causing a back log of diagnosing current musculoskeletal conditions and, understandably, people are desperate to find out what is wrong with them. Gwen has over 26 years of experiencing in Ultrasound diagnostics working all over the world. Gwen has worked in the NHS and in private practice scanning both children and adults.
Highly skilled and knowledgeable, Gwen will be an asset to the Strength to Strength Physiotherapyclinic.

The benefits of having Gwen at S2S Physiotherapy is that people can book in for their ultrasound scan, a full and thorough report will be compiled after the scan has been performed (as it would be in the NHS) and sent to your email address within 24/48 hours, so that you can then forward it to your GP whereby they can decide whether or not to refer to orthopeadics or advise you to undergo physiotherapy.

About Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists are qualified healthcare professionals who treat people suffering from a range of physical difficulties, pain and reduced mobility resulting from illnesses, injuries, disabilities and ageing. They typically provide treatment for sports injuries, post-surgery support and therapy to assist with the rehabilitation of patients who have suffered strokes.

Physiotherapy is a regulated profession, and it is illegal to practice under the title physiotherapist without being registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Once registered, a physiotherapist with sufficient practical experience can complete further training and qualifications to become a supplementary prescriber.

Most physiotherapists operate in private practice and typically also accept referrals from the NHS (referral letters are chargeable).

What qualifications and skills are required?

Physiotherapists must have completed a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) approved degree course to be eligible for registration. Applicants must also meet HCPC standards of character, proficiency, conduct and performance, and provide declarations regarding any health conditions or previous civil or criminal convictions that could affect their fitness to practice.

Statutory registration

‘Physiotherapist’ is a professional title protected by statute. In order to practice in the UK, a physiotherapist must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and anyone who practices or promotes themselves as a physiotherapist without being registered is committing a criminal offence.

HCPC Standards

Physiotherapists registered with the HCPC must adhere to its six Standards covering Character; Health; Proficiency; Conduct, Performance and Ethics; Continuing Professional Development; and Education and Training.

The Standards require them to:

Act in the best interests of patients.
Obtain informed consent for treatment.
Keep professional skills and knowledge up to date.
Respect patient confidentiality and keep accurate records.

Private health insurance referrals

Some health insurers cover the costs of physiotherapy for patients holding private medical insurance. In some cases the patient pays the physiotherapist and requires a receipt to claim the money back from the insurer. In other cases, the physiotherapist applies to become a specialist provider for the insurer, which will pay the physiotherapist for treating patients.

Examples of health insurers providing medical insurance that covers physiotherapy include Bupa, PruHealth and Sovereign Healthcare