Spine, back & neck
Low Back Pain
Lower-back pain may be sudden, persistent, posture-related, pregnancy-related or linked with changes in daily loading.
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Browse 68 canonical condition guides across musculoskeletal, sports, women’s health, neurological and specialist rehabilitation areas. Guides explain the terminology; assessment determines diagnosis, suitability and service availability.
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Spine, back & neck
Lumbar Disc-Related Pain
Disc-related back pain can include local pain or symptoms associated with irritation of a lumbar nerve root.
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Spine, back & neck
Sciatica and Nerve-Related Leg Pain
Sciatica describes nerve-related symptoms that may travel from the lower back or buttock into the leg.
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Spine, back & neck
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis can affect standing and walking tolerance and may produce leg heaviness or nerve-related symptoms.
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Spine, back & neck
Lumbar Spondylosis and Facet Joint Pain
Age- and load-related spinal joint changes may contribute to stiffness, local pain and reduced movement confidence.
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Spine, back & neck
Sacroiliac and Pelvic-Girdle Pain
Pain around the pelvis may involve the sacroiliac region, pubic symphysis or coccyx and requires assessment of the wider presentation.
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Spine, back & neck
Thoracic and Rib Pain
Upper-back or rib-region pain may affect breathing, rotation, posture and everyday reaching.
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Spine, back & neck
Neck Pain
Neck pain can involve stiffness, movement restriction, headache or symptoms that travel into the arm.
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Spine, back & neck
Cervicogenic Headache
A cervicogenic headache is pain referred from structures in the neck and is different from migraine or other headache diagnoses.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff-related pain can affect lifting, reaching, sleep, work and sporting tasks.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a painful and stiff shoulder presentation that usually changes through pain-dominant, stiffness-dominant and recovery stages.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Shoulder Joint and Bursal Conditions
Several joint, bursal and instability presentations can produce shoulder pain and loss of function.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Elbow Tendinopathy
Elbow tendon pain often develops with repeated gripping, lifting, throwing or upper-limb loading.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Elbow Joint Conditions
Elbow joint injury or stiffness can reduce bending, straightening, rotation and confidence in arm use.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Wrist and Hand Conditions
Wrist and hand problems can affect grip, dexterity, work, caregiving and daily tasks.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Upper-Limb Nerve Entrapment
Upper-limb nerve irritation may produce pain, tingling, numbness or weakness and should be assessed in context.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Hip Pain
Hip-region pain can arise from joints, tendons or surrounding tissues and may affect walking, stairs, sleep or exercise.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Knee Pain
Knee pain can affect stairs, sitting, walking, running and confidence in loading the leg.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Knee Ligament Injury Rehabilitation
Knee ligament rehabilitation progressively rebuilds movement, strength, control and activity-specific capacity.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Ankle Sprain and Instability
An ankle sprain can affect mobility, calf strength, balance and confidence, particularly when sprains recur.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendon pain is often load-related and may affect walking, stairs, running and jumping.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Plantar Heel Pain
Plantar heel pain is commonly felt under the heel and may be worse with first steps or prolonged loading.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Foot and Ankle Tendon Conditions
Tendon conditions around the foot and ankle can affect support, push-off, walking and sporting activity.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Forefoot and Midfoot Pain
Pain in the forefoot or midfoot may limit standing, walking and footwear tolerance and requires careful assessment.
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Hip, knee, foot & ankle
Lower-Limb Overuse Conditions
Overuse symptoms can develop when activity demand rises faster than the body’s current capacity.
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Sports & return to activity
Muscle Injury
Muscle injury rehabilitation progresses from early protection and movement to strength, speed and activity-specific loading.
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Sports & return to activity
Tendon Injury
Tendon rehabilitation uses measured loading to rebuild tolerance for work, exercise or sport.
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Sports & return to activity
Ligament and Joint Injury
Ligament and joint injuries can affect stability, confidence and return to activity after a sprain or dislocation.
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Sports & return to activity
Overuse and Repetitive-Load Injury
Repeated work or training load can exceed current capacity and lead to persistent, activity-linked symptoms.
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Sports & return to activity
Adolescent Sports Injury
Sports injuries in adolescent girls require age-appropriate assessment, safeguarding and coordination when medical review is needed.
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Arthritis & persistent pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis can affect joint comfort, strength, mobility and confidence in everyday activity.
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Arthritis & persistent pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy may support movement, strength and daily function alongside medical management for rheumatoid arthritis.
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Arthritis & persistent pain
Axial Spondyloarthritis Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation may support spinal mobility, posture, breathing movement and physical capacity alongside medical care.
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Arthritis & persistent pain
Fibromyalgia and Widespread Pain
A paced, individualized approach may support movement confidence and activity tolerance in widespread pain.
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Arthritis & persistent pain
Persistent Pain
Persistent pain care focuses on function, confidence, pacing and a gradual return to meaningful activity.
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Women’s health & pelvic floor
Pelvic-Floor Muscle Dysfunction
Pelvic-floor dysfunction may involve weakness, overactivity or difficulty coordinating relaxation and contraction.
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Women’s health & pelvic floor
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary leakage can occur with coughing, lifting, running or urgency and deserves private, assessment-led care.
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Bowel-Control Dysfunction
Bowel urgency, leakage or pelvic-floor coordination difficulty should be discussed privately and assessed in context.
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Women’s health & pelvic floor
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Prolapse symptoms may include pelvic heaviness, pressure or a bulge sensation; this guide does not imply pessary fitting is offered.
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Pelvic Pain
Persistent pelvic pain can affect movement, comfort, intimacy and daily activity and may require multidisciplinary care.
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Women’s health & pelvic floor
Endometriosis-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms
Physiotherapy may support movement, muscle guarding and activity tolerance associated with medically assessed endometriosis; it does not diagnose or medically treat it.
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Women’s health & pelvic floor
Pregnancy-Related Musculoskeletal Conditions
Pregnancy-related changes can contribute to pelvic, back, rib, hip or upper-limb symptoms and require obstetric-aware screening.
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Women’s health & pelvic floor
Postnatal Recovery Conditions
Postnatal rehabilitation may support abdominal wall, pelvic-floor, scar, strength and return-to-exercise concerns.
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Women’s health & pelvic floor
Perimenopause and Menopause Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation may support strength, balance, joint and tendon capacity, pelvic-floor concerns and safe return to impact exercise.
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Women’s health & pelvic floor
Female Athlete Health and Performance
Female athlete rehabilitation may address pelvic-floor symptoms, postpartum return and bone-stress recovery while referring medical, hormonal or nutrition concerns.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation supports movement, balance, gait and everyday function according to the person’s stage and medical needs.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
Cerebral palsy rehabilitation may support posture, mobility, balance and participation according to individual goals.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Peripheral Nerve Injury
Peripheral nerve injury rehabilitation may address weakness, movement control and functional use after medical assessment.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation requires an appropriately equipped setting and coordinated medical and rehabilitation planning.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Movement-disorder rehabilitation may support mobility, balance, gait and endurance alongside neurological care.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Balance, Gait and Coordination Disorders
Balance and gait assessment explores falls risk, coordination, proprioception and functional walking limitations.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Facial Palsy Rehabilitation
Facial rehabilitation may support movement quality and function after an appropriate medical diagnosis.
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Paediatric rehabilitation for girls
Developmental Delay
Developmental physiotherapy for girls requires age-appropriate assessment, safeguarding and referral when wider developmental input is needed.
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Paediatric rehabilitation for girls
Paediatric Neuromotor Conditions
Paediatric neuromotor rehabilitation must remain within verified physiotherapy scope and coordinated developmental care.
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Paediatric rehabilitation for girls
Paediatric Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation for girls may support recovery after injury, surgery or medical management when age scope is confirmed.
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Paediatric rehabilitation for girls
Sensory-Motor and Functional Participation Needs
Functional participation concerns require careful assessment and referral where developmental, behavioural or medical needs fall outside physiotherapy.
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Post-operative & post-fracture
Orthopaedic Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Post-operative rehabilitation follows surgical guidance while restoring movement, strength and everyday function.
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Post-operative & post-fracture
Post-Fracture Rehabilitation
After medical fracture management, rehabilitation may address stiffness, weakness, balance and return to daily activity.
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Post-operative & post-fracture
Post-Operative Functional Problems
After surgery, physiotherapy may address movement, strength, swelling, scars and functional activity within medical guidance.
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Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation
Postoperative Chest and Mobility Rehabilitation
Postoperative chest and mobility rehabilitation requires medical stability, suitable facilities and coordinated postoperative care.
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Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation
Airway-Clearance and Breathing Dysfunction Support
Breathing or airway-clearance physiotherapy should be offered only with appropriate training, screening and medical referral pathways.
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Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation
Diabetes-Related Physical Rehabilitation
Physical rehabilitation may support mobility and conditioning alongside medical diabetes management; it does not treat diabetes itself.
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Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation
Obesity-Associated Functional Limitation
Weight-neutral rehabilitation may support mobility, strength and activity tolerance as part of appropriately coordinated care.
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Lymphedema & oncology rehabilitation
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Breast cancer-related swelling and movement concerns require specialist training and coordination with oncology care.
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Lymphedema & oncology rehabilitation
Upper- or Lower-Limb Lymphedema
Lymphedema rehabilitation and compression decisions require specialist assessment, training and medical coordination.
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Lymphedema & oncology rehabilitation
Cancer Rehabilitation Needs
Cancer rehabilitation must be coordinated with the medical team and matched to treatment stage, symptoms and specialist competence.
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Vestibular & dizziness rehabilitation
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Positional vertigo assessment and repositioning require specific vestibular training and screening for urgent causes of dizziness.
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Vestibular & dizziness rehabilitation
Vestibular Hypofunction and Balance Symptoms
Vestibular rehabilitation requires a confirmed presentation, specialist training and screening for medical causes of dizziness.
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