Modern Physiotherapy.Advanced Technology.Individual Care.
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation supported by modern treatment technologies, including Shockwave Therapy, TECAR Therapy, High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Pneumatic Compression.
MW Motion Physiotherapy combines an individual physiotherapy assessment with rehabilitation, exercise, manual therapy and access to modern treatment technologies.
Treatment is chosen according to each patient's clinical presentation, rehabilitation goals and needs.
Technology when appropriate.Physiotherapy throughout.
Advanced Treatment Technology
Modern technology available alongside physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Shockwave Therapy uses acoustic pressure waves directed at a selected treatment area. Within musculoskeletal physiotherapy, I use it for selected persistent tendon and soft-tissue problems.
TECAR uses radiofrequency energy delivered in capacitive and resistive modes. I use it within musculoskeletal physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation and rehabilitation after selected injuries.
High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) delivers therapeutic laser energy to a selected area. I use it alongside physiotherapy for selected musculoskeletal conditions.
Combined with manual lymphatic drainage where appropriate
Sequential pneumatic compression applies controlled, intermittent pressure around the legs. At MW Motion Physiotherapy I combine it with manual lymphatic drainage techniques in the same session where appropriate.
Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals and will be discussed following an appropriate assessment.
Every treatment starts with a physiotherapy assessment. Technology is one of the options available and is chosen for your clinical presentation, not automatically for the diagnosis.
Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals and will be discussed following an appropriate assessment.
Physiotherapy at MW Motion begins with an individual assessment, not with the choice of a machine or technique.
What is physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is an individually tailored treatment process that aims to reduce pain, improve function and restore fitness and freedom of movement.
Treatment begins with a thorough assessment. Based on it, I choose methods suited to the cause of the problem, the type of symptoms and your current abilities.
From assessment to treatment plan
Each stage of the assessment gives me information that guides the choice of treatment.
01Symptom analysisYour history, how the problem developed and what makes it worse
02Orthopaedic testsSelected for the area and the suspected cause
03Range of movementAssessment of joint and tissue mobility
04Muscle strengthSide-to-side comparison and movement control
05Motor controlQuality of movement, movement patterns and everyday function
Outcome
An individual treatment plan
Tailored to the cause of the problem, the type of symptoms and your current abilities.
Individually selected manual techniques used to reduce pain, improve joint mobility and restore normal function of the musculoskeletal system.
Depending on the patient's needs, treatment may include joint mobilisations of varying amplitude and speed, gentle mobilisations, traction, neural mobilisation techniques, spinal mobilisations and other techniques that help improve range of movement and reduce pain.
Method
Soft-Tissue Therapy
Techniques targeting muscles, fascia and other soft tissues to reduce excessive tension, improve flexibility and ease pain.
Depending on the problem, techniques such as Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) and other specialist soft-tissue techniques may be used.
Method
Therapeutic massage
Massage tailored individually to the type of problem and the patient's needs.
It may help reduce muscle tension, improve tissue mobility, ease pain and prepare the body for further rehabilitation.
Method
Therapeutic exercise
An individually designed exercise programme to improve muscle strength, stability, range of movement, motor control and function.
Exercises are adapted to the patient's condition and goals, such as returning to everyday activities, work or sport.
Part of treatment at MW Motion
Supporting treatment
Kinesio taping
Kinesio taping is the application of elastic kinesiology tape to the skin. I use it alongside treatment so that its effect continues to support you between sessions.
The tape does not restrict movement, is thin and can be worn for several days, including in the shower. I choose the application to suit the problem, the area and the stage of treatment.
I use it, for example:
For swelling and bruising
For muscle and tendon overload
After sports injuries
In rehabilitation after injuries and surgery
I do not apply tape to irritated skin or open wounds, or if you are allergic to the tape adhesive.
How physiotherapy works
Four stages, repeated as needed, so that the plan follows your progress.
01
Assessment
We talk about the reason for your visit, then I assess your movement, strength and function.
02
Plan
I explain the assessment findings and choose the treatment methods.
03
Treatment
Manual therapy, exercise and physical modalities according to the plan.
04
Review
I check your progress and adjust the plan to your clinical needs.
!Areas over the lungs and other air-filled structuresaccording to the type of wave and the manufacturer's guidance
!Brain, spinal cord and major nervesparticularly with high-energy treatment
!Pacemaker or implanted electronic devicesdevice safety must be assessed
!Recent fracture or incomplete healingindividual assessment
!Previous tendon rupturetreatment only once adequately healed
Before every treatment there is a short check of contraindications, your current health, medication, any implants and the condition of your skin and tissues. If there is any doubt, treatment may be postponed or medical advice may be needed.
Will I still need to do exercises?
Usually, yes. When I use Shockwave Therapy, it is normally combined with a rehabilitation programme agreed with you.
What does the treatment feel like?
You will feel rhythmic tapping and pulsing in the treated area and hear the applicator's characteristic tapping sound. Over the painful area the treatment can feel uncomfortable, so I adjust the intensity to your tolerance and check how you feel throughout. Afterwards there may be some tenderness or skin redness for a short time.
Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals and will be discussed following an appropriate assessment.
What is TECAR?
TECAR Therapy uses capacitive and resistive transfer of radiofrequency energy. This energy generates endogenous heat, meaning heat produced within the tissues rather than applied from outside.
Endogenous heat raises tissue temperature and local blood flow, and with them oxygen delivery and metabolism in muscles, joints, tendons and fascia. I use TECAR within physiotherapy and rehabilitation depending on your clinical presentation and treatment plan.
Two modes: CET and RET
Select a mode to see which tissues it targets.
Capacitive mode (CET)
Energy is directed at tissues with a high water content, such as muscle, the lymphatic system, the venous system and the skin.
Muscles
Lymphatic system
Venous system
Skin
Together, CET and RET allow energy to be delivered precisely, from the superficial layers to the deeper tissues.
Three levels of action
Treatment intensity is matched to the stage and goal of treatment.
No thermal effect
Biostimulation
Supports cell metabolism and nutrition, and the microcirculation of fluids.
Moderate thermal effect
Vascularisation
Widens blood vessels and improves tissue oxygenation.
High thermal effect
Hyperactivation
A strong heating effect increases blood flow and the extensibility of collagen tissues such as tendons, ligaments and joint capsules.
When can TECAR be used?
Find the area your problem relates to. Whether TECAR is used depends on the assessment findings.
01Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitisFrozen shoulder
Rotator cuff problems
02Spine
Non-specific low back pain
Neck-related musculoskeletal problems
03Muscles & sports injuries
Acute muscle injuryStrains and bruises
Hamstring injury
Adductor-related groin pain
04Tendons & ligaments
Lateral EpicondylalgiaTennis elbow
Selected tendinopathies
Sprains and ligament injuriesFor example, the ankle
05Joints
OsteoarthritisFor example, knee or hip
Stiffness after immobilisation or surgery
06Fascia & soft tissue
Myofascial pain
Selected soft-tissue injuries
07Swelling & circulation
Lower-limb swelling
Heavy legs
Can't see your condition?
At your first appointment I will assess whether TECAR is suitable for you.
TECAR in sports rehabilitation
I use TECAR in the rehabilitation of selected sports-related musculoskeletal problems.
I decide its role after the assessment, depending on the type and stage of the injury.
×Open wounds and damaged skin at the treatment site
×Active infection or skin inflammation at the treatment site
×Significant sensory impairment in the treatment area
×Uncontrolled ischaemic heart disease
Require caution or individual assessment
!Metal joint replacements and implantsespecially in the treatment area, following the device manufacturer's instructions
!Serious circulatory diseasecaution
Before every treatment there is a short check of contraindications, your current health, medication, any implants and the condition of your skin and tissues. If there is any doubt, treatment may be postponed or medical advice may be needed.
What does the treatment feel like?
Depending on the level used, anything from no sensation of heat to a noticeable, pleasant warmth deep in the tissues. The physiotherapist checks how you feel throughout. If anything feels uncomfortable, say so straight away.
Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals and will be discussed following an appropriate assessment.
What is HILT?
HILT (High-Intensity Laser Therapy) is a modern physical therapy method used mainly to treat pain and to support the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions.
Unlike conventional low-level laser therapy, HILT uses much higher laser power, so the energy reaches deeper tissues.
In physiotherapy, Nd:YAG lasers with a wavelength of 1064 nm are among those used, allowing treatment of structures lying deeper beneath the skin.
Low-level laser: energy absorbed mainly in the skin.HILT: energy reaches muscles and deeper structures.
When may HILT be considered?
Find the area your problem relates to. Whether HILT is used depends on the assessment.
01Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitisFrozen shoulder
Painful shoulder syndromeRotator cuff problems
02Knee & joints
Knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of other jointsFollowing individual assessment
03Spine
Non-specific low back pain
Neck pain
Low back pain radiating into the legFollowing physiotherapy assessment
04Elbow, wrist & hand
Lateral EpicondylalgiaTennis elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome
05Foot & tendons
Plantar FasciopathyHeel pain
Achilles Tendinopathy
Selected tendinopathies
06Muscles & fascia
Myofascial pain
Muscle injuries and bruisingOnce the acute phase has settled
07Sport
Ankle sprain
Tendon and muscle overload in active people
Can't see your condition?
At your first appointment I will assess whether HILT could be part of your treatment.
HILT in sports rehabilitation
High Intensity Laser Therapy is one element of a wider sports rehabilitation programme where clinically appropriate.
Assessment, exercise progression and a return-to-activity plan remain the foundation of rehabilitation.
Contraindications to HILT
Contraindications
×Active cancer or a tumour in the treatment area
×Pregnancy: avoid treating the abdomen and pelvis
×Direct exposure of the eyes to the laser
×Active bleeding or a recent haematoma at the treatment site
×Active infection in the treatment area
×Acute skin damage, open wounds or severe skin conditions
Require caution or individual assessment
!Significant sensory impairmentrequires careful dose control
!Area over the gonadsonly with appropriate indication and protection
!Children and growth platesparticular caution
!Every treatmentonly in line with the device manufacturer's instructions
Metal orthopaedic implants such as screws, plates or joint replacements are not automatically a contraindication to HILT, because the laser does not use an electromagnetic field in the way TECAR does.
During laser treatment, both the patient and the physiotherapist wear appropriate protective eyewear.
Before every treatment there is a short check of contraindications, your current health, medication, any implants and the condition of your skin and tissues. If there is any doubt, treatment may be postponed or medical advice may be needed.
What does the treatment feel like?
Most people feel a pleasant warmth in the treated area. The laser head is moved over the skin and I control the intensity so the warmth stays comfortable. You wear protective glasses during treatment. If it feels too hot, say so straight away.
Combined with manual lymphatic drainage where appropriate
Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals and will be discussed following an appropriate assessment.
What is pneumatic compression?
Pneumatic compression uses special garments with several air chambers that inflate and deflate in a controlled sequence around the legs.
This provides intermittent external pressure during the treatment.
Chamber 1 · Foot · inflating
Technology and hands-on treatment
Pneumatic Compression
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Where appropriate, pneumatic compression can be combined with gentle manual lymphatic drainage techniques in the same session.
When may it be considered
I always assess swelling first. New, one-sided or painful swelling may need medical advice before treatment.
Selected lower-limb swelling
Lymphatic swelling
Support for lymphoedema, where appropriate
Support for swelling associated with lipoedema
Heavy or tired legs
Recovery after exercise
Contraindications to pneumatic compression
Contraindications
×Confirmed or suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
×Recent pulmonary embolism
×Thrombophlebitis
×Severe heart failure
×Pulmonary oedema
×Severe arterial insufficiency or limb ischaemia
×Uncontrolled circulatory disease
×Active skin infection, e.g. cellulitis or erysipelas
×Open wounds, ulcers or active lymph leakage
×Severe peripheral neuropathy or significant sensory impairment
×Significant limb deformity preventing correct fitting of the garment
Require caution or individual assessment
!Recent skin grafts or very fragile skinindividual assessment
!Active cancer in the treatment arearequires specialist advice
!Severe or unexplained limb painrequires investigation before treatment
Before every treatment there is a short check of contraindications, your current health, medication, any implants and the condition of your skin and tissues. If there is any doubt, treatment may be postponed or medical advice may be needed.
What does the treatment feel like?
The garments on your legs inflate one chamber at a time, squeezing the limb from the foot upwards, and then deflate. You feel a rhythmic, even pressure that is usually pleasant and relaxing. I set the pressure to your comfort.
Manual therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle manual therapy technique. Slow, rhythmic movements with very light pressure, directed towards the lymph nodes, help lymph drain from the tissues.
I use it on its own or combined with pneumatic compression in one session. The treatment is calm and should not be painful.
Indications
Before treatment I assess the cause of the swelling.
LymphoedemaAs part of decongestive therapy
Post-traumatic swellingE.g. after sprains and bruising, once the acute phase has passed
Post-operative swellingAfter orthopaedic and cosmetic procedures, with your doctor's approval
Swelling associated with lipoedema
Heavy or tired legs
Fluid retention in the legs
Contraindications to lymphatic drainage
Contraindications
×Acute infections and inflammation, e.g. erysipelas or cellulitis
×Fever
×Deep vein thrombosis or suspected thrombosis
×Acute phlebitis
×Uncontrolled heart failure
×Acute kidney failure
Require caution or individual assessment
!Cancer, active or under treatmentmedical advice required
!Pregnancyno drainage over the abdomen; other areas after individual assessment
!Overactive thyroidcaution when treating the neck
!Asthmacaution when treating the chest
!Low blood pressurecaution
Before every treatment there is a short check of contraindications, your current health, medication, any implants and the condition of your skin and tissues. If there is any doubt, treatment may be postponed or medical advice may be needed.
Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals and will be discussed following an appropriate assessment.
I tailor massage to the person, the area being treated and the aim of the session.
Massage can be booked on its own or included in a wider physiotherapy plan where appropriate.
How massage affects the body
Massage is a form of manual therapy. By working mechanically on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles and fascia, it affects the musculoskeletal, nervous and circulatory systems.
Nervous system
Massage reduces the perception of pain and lowers nervous tension. It has a relaxing effect, helps ease feelings of stress and tension and improves wellbeing, while also supporting recovery after exercise.
Muscles & soft tissue
It reduces muscle tension and stiffness and improves tissue flexibility and range of movement, making movement more comfortable.
Circulation
It increases local blood flow and metabolic exchange in the tissues and supports venous return and lymph flow, easing heaviness in the limbs.
Pain & overload
It influences pain mechanisms and provides short-term relief from symptoms and tissue tension caused by overload, improving comfort after exercise.
Relaxation & recovery
It reduces physical and mental tension and brings a sense of calm. It improves comfort after stress and exertion, supporting the body's recovery.
Contraindications to massage
Massage is safe for most people, but in some situations it needs to be postponed, adapted or discussed with a doctor first. That is why I ask about your health, medication and any recent injuries before a massage.
Contraindications
×Recent thrombosis (DVT)
×Active bleeding or clotting disorders
×Acute infections and fever
×Acute inflammation in the treatment area
×Open wounds, ulcers and damaged skin
×Recent injuries, fractures and acute muscle damage
×Recent haematoma
×Severe peripheral vascular disease
×Acute phlebitis
×Uncontrolled circulatory disease
×Direct massage over a recent surgical site
×Direct massage over active infection or skin lesions
Require caution or individual assessment
!Cancer: active, or suspected recurrence or spreadmedical advice required before massage. A previous cancer after completed treatment is not automatically a contraindication, but requires individual assessment
!Pregnancyrequires individual assessment and an adapted massage
Before every treatment there is a short check of contraindications, your current health, medication, any implants and the condition of your skin and tissues. If there is any doubt, treatment may be postponed or medical advice may be needed.
Good to know
Can massage be part of physiotherapy?
Yes. If it fits your plan, massage can be combined with exercise rehabilitation and other methods during a physiotherapy session.
Who is massage suitable for?
When booking, please mention any medical conditions, recent injuries or pregnancy so the session can be adapted or advice given.
Swelling, lipoedema, scars and recovery after procedures.
Treatment suitability and outcomes vary between individuals and will be discussed following an appropriate assessment.
I combine physiotherapy with treatment technologies to work on subcutaneous tissue, swelling and scars. Every treatment is preceded by a suitability assessment.
Combined sessions give the best results
When working on subcutaneous tissue, swelling and scars, I combine technology with manual therapy in a single session. Each method addresses a different part of the problem: circulation, lymph drainage, skin elasticity or tissue structure.
Lipodystrophy is a disorder of the structure and distribution of subcutaneous fat tissue.
Fluid retention in the legs
Heavy legs & swelling
A feeling of heaviness, tightness and swelling, often worse in the evening or after long periods of standing or sitting.
Suggested combination
Pneumatic compression+Manual drainage+TECAR
Pneumatic compression and manual drainage move fluid towards the lymph nodes and reduce swelling. TECAR increases local blood flow.
Support for swelling and symptoms
Lipoedema
A chronic condition of the fat tissue in the limbs, often accompanied by swelling, pain and a feeling of heaviness.
Suggested combination
Manual drainage+Pneumatic compression
Drainage and compression ease the swelling and heaviness that accompany lipoedema. They do not change the fat tissue itself, so treatment is part of a wider management plan.
After surgery, injury or burns
Scars
Hard, tight or adherent scars that restrict the mobility of the skin and the tissues beneath.
Suggested combination
Shockwave Therapy+Manual scar therapy+TECAR
In randomised trials, shockwave therapy improved the elasticity and reduced the thickness of hypertrophic scars. I only work on fully healed scars.
Swelling and fibrosis of the subcutaneous tissue
After cosmetic surgery
After liposuction or a tummy tuck, when swelling, hardening or unevenness persists.
Suggested combination
Manual drainage+Pneumatic compression+TECAR
I start treatment with your surgeon's approval and adapt it to the stage of healing. TECAR is introduced at a later stage.
For active people
Post-exercise recovery
Tired, heavy legs after intense training, competition or a long walk.
Suggested combination
Pneumatic compression+Massage
Pneumatic compression after exercise reduces perceived muscle soreness and leg fatigue, and massage lowers muscle tension.
I decide the combination of methods and the number of sessions individually for each person after a suitability assessment.
Whether you run at weekends or compete regularly, rehabilitation starts with understanding the injury, the demands of your sport and what you want to get back to.
From there, I plan and regularly review a progressive programme, and I add treatment technologies when they support that plan.
Sports-related conditions
Hamstring strain
Adductor-related groin pain
Achilles Tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Plantar Fasciopathy
Lateral Epicondylalgia
Muscle strain
Tendon-related sports injuries
Overuse injuries
Soft-tissue injury
Return to activity after injury
How technology fits into sports rehabilitation
Each technology has a different role. None of them replaces progressive exercise and a return-to-activity plan.
I work with athletes both in and outside clubs. You don't need to belong to a club to receive the same level of physiotherapy care as a competitive athlete.
Sports clubs & organisations
Care for athletes and club members
Assessments, injury rehabilitation, treatment technologies and progress reviews. With the athlete's consent, I share relevant information with coaches and other professionals.
Runners, triathletes, cyclists, combat-sport athletes, people preparing for events or training recreationally. I plan rehabilitation around your competition calendar and training load.
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, an accident at work, a fall or another incident in which you were injured, you may be able to receive physiotherapy as part of an ongoing claim.
I work with companies that refer these patients for rehabilitation and provide physiotherapy services on their behalf. Patients are referred to me by:
Insurance companies
Personal injury solicitors
Rehabilitation providers
Case management companies
Other organisations funding rehabilitation
Referring company
Manages your case
Handles the claim and all the paperwork
Decides on the referral and the scope of rehabilitation
Instructs me to provide physiotherapy
MW Motion Physiotherapy
Provides physiotherapy
Physiotherapy assessment
Individual rehabilitation
Documentation and reports for the instructing company, with your consent
I do not handle the paperwork related to the claim or the organisation of rehabilitation. If you would like physiotherapy as part of a claim, ask the company managing your case to refer you to MW Motion Physiotherapy.
Contact for companies
Referring companies are welcome to get in touch by email:
A clear, documented pathway from referral to the end of treatment.
01
Referral
The company managing the case refers the patient and sends the instruction.
02
Assessment
Initial physiotherapy assessment with documented findings.
03
Rehabilitation
An individual treatment plan tailored to the injury and your abilities.
04
Reports
Progress, attendance and invoicing shared with the instructing company, with your consent.
What I treat
After an accident, everyday activities such as sleeping, driving, working or exercising become harder. Physiotherapy looks at how the injury affects you and plans rehabilitation accordingly.
If a serious injury is suspected, medical assessment may be needed before physiotherapy.
Whiplash-associated disorders
Soft-tissue injury
Muscle and ligament injury
Post-traumatic musculoskeletal symptoms
Reduced mobility after injury
Rehabilitation after a road traffic accident
Rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery
For referring organisations
I provide the documentation needed to manage the case.
From everyday movement to sport and recovery after injury.
MW Motion Physiotherapy provides private musculoskeletal physiotherapy and rehabilitation, with an individual approach to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, and access to modern technology where appropriate.
I am the founder and physiotherapist of MW Motion Physiotherapy.
I hold a master's degree in physiotherapy, am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP). I have over 15 years of clinical experience.
I have a particular interest in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports injuries.
Sport has always been an important part of my life, so I understand how frustrating it can be when pain or injury stops you from training, playing sport or simply doing the things you enjoy.
Philosophy
Everyone comes with a different story, different goals and a different life they want to get back to. Treatment should reflect that.
That's why I always start with an assessment. Technology is valuable when it fits the plan, while physiotherapy, exercise and clear advice stay at the heart of care throughout.
[PHILOSOPHY: optional short paragraph in the physiotherapist's own words.]
MW Motion Physiotherapy does not provide emergency medical care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 999.
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★This is where we start
Initial physiotherapy appointment
£65
Assessment
Discussion of findings and treatment plan
Treatment in the same session
Follow-up physiotherapy appointment
£55
Massage
Full session
£50
Massage
Half session
£30
Additional treatments
TECAR Therapy
£40
Shockwave Therapy
£40
High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)
£35
Home Rehabilitation
Package of 5 home visits
Minimum package, which you can extend later
£280
Combined sessions
TECAR + manual drainage + pneumatic compression
Price depends on the chosen package
up to£90
The price depends on the package chosen by the client and is agreed at the first appointment (assessment), during which treatment is also provided. Combined sessions (TECAR, manual drainage, pneumatic compression) take more than an hour, so they are arranged individually. The maximum price for a combined-package session is £90.
Employee benefit
Health Cash Plan
Do you have a Health Cash Plan (Healthcare Cash Plan) through your employer? You may be able to claim back some or all of your physiotherapy costs.
I provide receipts/invoices for eligible treatments, so you can submit a claim to your plan provider.
01You book an appointmentPrivately, like any patient
02You pay for the appointmentE.g. £65 for the initial appointment
03You receive a receiptA receipt or invoice from me
04You send it to your planTo your Health Cash Plan provider
05You receive a refundIn line with your plan's limit and rules
An example of what an employee benefits package might include: Physiotherapy – up to £250 per year. Some plans refund 100% of the cost up to an annual limit; others refund a set percentage.
I cannot guarantee a refund. Every plan has its own rules, limits and requirements regarding the therapist's qualifications. Please check your plan's terms before starting treatment.
Examples of plan providers in the UK
Bupa Health Cash Plan
Health Shield
Health Assured / Vivup
Westfield Health
Simplyhealth
Medicash
WHA Healthcare
MW Motion Physiotherapy is not affiliated with these companies.
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The information on this website is provided for general information and education.
General information
It is not intended to replace:
an individual physiotherapy assessment;
medical examination;
diagnosis; or
personalised treatment advice.
Information on the website should not be used to self-diagnose a condition or determine independently whether a particular treatment is suitable.
Individual assessment
Every patient is different. Treatment suitability depends upon factors including:
symptoms;
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clinical findings;
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investigations;
health conditions; and
individual circumstances.
A treatment described on this website may not be appropriate for every patient.
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Descriptions of treatments, rehabilitation approaches or technologies do not constitute guarantees. Treatment responses vary between individuals.
MW Motion Physiotherapy does not guarantee a cure, specific clinical outcome, recovery time or particular number of sessions.
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discontinue prescribed medication;
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At MW Motion Physiotherapy, I take the privacy and security of your personal information seriously.
This Privacy Notice explains what personal information I collect, why I collect it, how I use and protect it, who I may share it with, how long I keep it and the rights you have under UK data protection law.
Important information about the service
MW Motion Physiotherapy is a separate and independent private physiotherapy service provided by Mateusz Wdowik. Although appointments are provided from premises at Thistlemoor Medical Centre, MW Motion Physiotherapy is not part of Thistlemoor Medical Centre and is not an NHS service.
Thistlemoor Medical Centre provides the clinic location only. It does not operate, manage or control MW Motion Physiotherapy and is not responsible for MW Motion Physiotherapy patient records unless a specific and lawful data-sharing arrangement applies.
1. Who is responsible for your personal information?
Mateusz Wdowik, trading as MW Motion Physiotherapy, is the Data Controller responsible for personal information processed in connection with the physiotherapy service.
MW Motion Physiotherapy Thistlemoor Medical Centre 6–10 Thistlemoor Road Peterborough PE1 3HP United Kingdom
MW Motion Physiotherapy is operated as a separate, independent private healthcare service. The use of consulting or treatment rooms within Thistlemoor Medical Centre does not make MW Motion Physiotherapy part of Thistlemoor Medical Centre or the NHS.
Unless specifically stated otherwise and supported by an appropriate data-sharing arrangement, Mateusz Wdowik is responsible for the personal and clinical information collected by MW Motion Physiotherapy.
2. What information I collect
To provide safe and effective physiotherapy care, I may collect and process information including:
name, address, telephone number and email address;
date of birth;
emergency contact details;
communication requirements;
GP and healthcare professional details;
referral information;
insurer, solicitor or case-manager details where relevant;
medical history;
current and previous health conditions;
symptoms and injuries;
medication and allergies;
diagnoses;
assessment and examination findings;
clinical notes;
treatment plans;
treatment provided;
rehabilitation programmes;
progress and outcomes;
correspondence relating to care;
appointments and attendance;
consent records;
safeguarding information where relevant;
complaints and incident records;
invoice and payment information; and
insurance or medico-legal information where applicable.
Health information is special category personal data under UK data protection law and receives additional protection.
I only collect information that is relevant and necessary for your care or the proper operation of the service.
3. Photographs, video and clinical images
Photographs or recordings may occasionally be clinically useful, for example to monitor movement, posture, rehabilitation progress or treatment outcomes.
Where appropriate, the purpose will be explained and separate consent obtained where required.
Images will not be used for advertising, social media, website content, education or promotional purposes without separate and specific permission.
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When you visit the MW Motion Physiotherapy website or contact me online, I may receive:
information submitted through enquiry forms;
appointment booking information;
contact information;
basic technical information necessary for secure website operation; and
cookie information where applicable.
Online appointments and patient information may be managed using WriteUpp, the practice management and online booking system used by MW Motion Physiotherapy.
Where another organisation processes data on my behalf, appropriate data-processing and security arrangements are used.
Please avoid including unnecessary detailed medical information in general website contact forms.
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Depending on the circumstances, processing may rely upon:
contract;
legal obligation;
legitimate interests;
vital interests; or
consent.
Because physiotherapy records contain health information, an additional Article 9 UK GDPR condition is required.
Health information is primarily processed where necessary for the provision of healthcare or treatment by a healthcare professional subject to professional confidentiality, including Article 9(2)(h) UK GDPR.
Other conditions may apply where appropriate, including safeguarding, vital interests or legal claims.
8. Consent to treatment and data protection
Consent to physiotherapy treatment is separate from the legal basis for maintaining clinical records.
You may withdraw consent to treatment at any time.
Withdrawal of treatment consent does not automatically require deletion of existing clinical records where professional, legal, insurance or clinical obligations require retention.
9. Where information comes from
Information normally comes directly from the patient. Where appropriate, it may also come from:
a parent or authorised representative;
GP;
consultant;
other healthcare professional;
physiotherapist;
referrer;
insurer;
solicitor;
employer or occupational health provider;
case manager; or
another organisation involved in care.
10. Sharing information
Information is treated as confidential. Where necessary, proportionate and lawful, information may be shared with:
GPs;
consultants;
other healthcare professionals;
emergency services;
safeguarding authorities;
insurers;
solicitors;
case managers;
professional advisers;
professional indemnity insurers;
regulators;
accountants; and
approved IT, cloud, booking or payment providers.
Personal information will not be sold. Confidential medical information will not be provided to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Information may sometimes be disclosed without consent where required or permitted by law, or where disclosure is necessary to prevent serious harm.
11. Service providers
External providers may include services for:
clinical records;
WriteUpp booking and practice management;
secure email;
website hosting;
cloud services;
payment processing;
accounting;
IT support;
communications; and
secure document destruction.
Appropriate contractual and security arrangements will be used where another organisation processes information on my behalf.
12. International transfers
Some technology providers may process information outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate UK data-protection transfer mechanisms and safeguards will be used.
13. Retention
As a general benchmark:
adult clinical records: normally eight years after treatment ends;
children: normally until the 25th birthday, or 26th birthday if treatment ended when aged 17;
financial/accounting records: normally six years where required.
Longer retention may apply where necessary because of ongoing treatment, complaints, safeguarding, insurance, legal claims or another lawful reason.
14. Security
Appropriate security measures may include:
password protection;
access controls;
strong authentication;
secure devices;
encryption where appropriate;
backups;
audit trails;
confidentiality measures;
secure information transfer; and
secure disposal.
15. Your rights
Depending upon the circumstances, you may have rights to:
be informed;
access personal information;
correct inaccurate information;
request erasure where legally applicable;
restrict processing;
data portability where applicable;
object to certain processing;
withdraw consent where consent is the lawful basis; and
object to direct marketing.
These rights are not absolute.
MW Motion Physiotherapy does not use solely automated decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects.
Identity may need to be verified before confidential information is released.
17. Marketing
Health information will not be used for marketing profiling.
Optional marketing will only be sent where there is an appropriate lawful basis and applicable electronic communications requirements are met. You can opt out at any time.
18. Children and young people
Particular care will be taken where information concerns a child or young person. Parental responsibility, capacity, confidentiality and safeguarding will be considered appropriately.
19. Changes
This Privacy Notice may be updated if services, technologies, suppliers or legal requirements change. The latest version will be available on the website.
MW Motion Physiotherapy · Last updated: September 2026
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maintain security;
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Some cookies may be required for:
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session management;
storing privacy preferences;
essential site functionality; or
providing functionality specifically requested by the user.
Where these cookies are strictly necessary, separate consent may not be required.
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If analytics are used in the future, they may process information about:
pages visited;
how visitors reach the website;
device/browser information; and
navigation patterns.
Where consent is legally required, these technologies will not operate until you choose to accept them.
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Advertising, marketing, tracking or profiling technologies will not activate before the legally required consent has been obtained.
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Where optional cookies are used, you will be able to:
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reject optional cookies; and
manage your preferences.
Rejecting optional cookies will not prevent access to the site's core information.
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MW Motion Physiotherapy · Last updated: September 2026
These Terms & Conditions apply to physiotherapy and related services provided by Mateusz Wdowik, trading as MW Motion Physiotherapy.
By booking an appointment, you confirm that you have had the opportunity to read these Terms & Conditions and the Privacy Notice.
1. Independent service
MW Motion Physiotherapy is a separate and independent private physiotherapy service provided by Mateusz Wdowik. Appointments may take place at Thistlemoor Medical Centre, but the physiotherapy service:
is not part of the GP practice;
is not an NHS service; and
is not provided, managed, supervised or clinically governed by Thistlemoor Medical Centre.
I practise within my professional competence and scope of practice.
3. Appointments and suitability
Information supplied when booking may be used for basic triage.
A booking is not a diagnosis and does not guarantee that physiotherapy or a specific treatment is appropriate.
I may decline, postpone, pause or stop treatment where:
treatment is outside my scope or competence;
treatment is unsafe;
treatment is not clinically indicated;
medical assessment or investigation is required;
treatment is not producing appropriate benefit; or
safe professional care cannot reasonably continue.
Where appropriate, referral or medical assessment may be recommended.
4. Consent
Assessment and treatment require valid, voluntary and informed consent. You may:
ask questions;
decline an intervention;
change your mind; or
stop treatment at any time.
Consent is ongoing and may be withdrawn.
5. Clinical independence and outcomes
Clinical decisions are based on professional judgement and individual patient circumstances.
Recommendations remain independent of insurers, solicitors, employers, referrers, case managers and other payers.
No particular result, cure, recovery period or number of treatment sessions is guaranteed.
6. Patient responsibilities
Patients should:
provide accurate health information;
disclose relevant conditions, medication and allergies;
report important health or symptom changes;
disclose relevant investigations or medical advice;
follow agreed safety advice;
attend appointments on time; and
behave respectfully.
7. Emergencies
MW Motion Physiotherapy does not provide an emergency service. For a medical emergency call 999. For urgent medical advice that is not an emergency, contact NHS 111, your GP or another appropriate healthcare service.
Do not use routine email, contact forms or online booking for emergencies.
8. Fees and payment
The current fee and appointment length will be communicated before booking.
Payment is due at booking or immediately after the appointment unless agreed otherwise.
Available payment methods may include:
card;
cash; or
secure payment link.
Full card information is not retained by MW Motion Physiotherapy.
Additional reports, letters, forms, travel or other non-treatment work may carry a separate fee agreed in advance.
9. Cancellation
Please provide at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or rearrange an appointment. Appointments cancelled with at least 24 hours' notice will not normally attract a fee.
Late cancellation or failure to attend may result in a cancellation charge where this was clearly explained before booking. Any charge must be fair and proportionate.
Genuine emergencies, sudden illness, exceptional circumstances and relevant accessibility or communication barriers will be considered fairly. A cancellation charge may be reduced or waived where appropriate.
10. Late arrival
Late arrival may result in a shorter appointment to avoid delaying other patients.
If a safe assessment or treatment cannot be completed within the remaining time, the appointment may need to be rearranged.
The appointment fee may still apply where the allocated clinical time was reserved.
11. Repeated missed appointments
Repeated non-attendance or late cancellation may result in treatment being discontinued or future appointments being declined.
Relevant clinical risk, disability, communication requirements and individual circumstances will be considered.
12. Refunds
If MW Motion Physiotherapy cancels a prepaid appointment and cannot provide a suitable alternative, the fee will be refunded.
Duplicate or incorrect payments will be refunded after verification.
A completed clinical appointment is not automatically refundable solely because the patient did not achieve the hoped-for clinical outcome.
Concerns about quality or safety will be investigated through the complaints process.
Unused prepaid packages will be considered fairly, taking account of treatment already supplied and terms disclosed before purchase.
Approved refunds will normally be made to the original payment method.
13. Third-party funded treatment
Treatment may be funded by an insurer, solicitor, employer, case manager or another third party. Authorisation should identify where relevant:
payer;
services authorised;
session number;
rates;
reporting requirements; and
invoicing arrangements.
Third-party authorisation is not necessarily a guarantee of payment.
Where funding ends or is disputed, non-urgent further care may be paused until a new arrangement is agreed.
Patients will not normally be made retrospectively liable unless they accepted that responsibility in advance or materially inaccurate information resulted in the funding failure.
14. Unpaid fees
Reasonable payment reminders may be sent.
Patients will have an opportunity to query disputed invoices.
Treatment may be paused for unpaid fees where clinically safe.
Sensitive clinical information will only be shared with debt-recovery providers where necessary, lawful and transparent.
15. Privacy and clinical records
Confidential clinical and business records are maintained in accordance with professional and legal requirements. See the Privacy Notice.
Data Controller: Mateusz Wdowik trading as MW Motion Physiotherapy
ICO Registration: ZC238199
16. Communication
Appointment reminders and administrative communications relating to care are service communications and are not marketing.
Email and SMS carry inherent security risks. A more secure communication method may be used for sensitive information.
17. Children and young people
Children and young people will only be treated where:
treatment is within professional competence;
appropriate safeguarding arrangements exist; and
professional insurance permits the treatment.
Consent, capacity and parental responsibility will be considered individually.
18. Chaperones
A chaperone may be offered or requested.
A relative or friend may provide support but is not automatically considered a formal chaperone.
Patient wishes, clinical safety and confidentiality will be considered.
19. Complaints
Patients will not receive poorer treatment or be disadvantaged because they have raised a concern or complaint.
Reasonable support will be provided where disability, language or communication needs affect the complaints process.
A representative may complain on behalf of a patient with appropriate authority.
20. Complaints process
I will aim to:
address immediate safety concerns;
listen and record the complaint;
acknowledge it normally within three working days;
clarify the issues;
investigate objectively;
review relevant records;
request further information where appropriate; and
provide a helpful and honest written response normally within 20 working days.
If more time is required, the reason and an updated response date will be provided.
21. Where something has gone wrong
Where appropriate I will:
explain what happened;
explain the likely impact;
apologise;
take corrective action;
identify learning; and
make appropriate improvements.
Possible outcomes may include:
explanation;
apology;
correction of records;
clinical review;
referral;
refund or billing correction; or
policy, process or equipment changes.
22. Further complaints options
Depending on the concern, patients may contact:
HCPC for serious concerns about professional fitness to practise;
ICO for data-protection concerns;
Citizens Advice;
an insurer, solicitor or case manager;
an appropriate ADR service; or
independent legal advice.
The HCPC is a professional regulator and not a general refund/customer-service appeal service.
Thistlemoor Medical Centre is not the complaints body for MW Motion Physiotherapy. Premises-related issues may be passed to the medical centre where appropriate and lawful.
23. Ending treatment
Treatment may be declined, paused or stopped where:
clinically inappropriate;
unsafe;
outside professional scope;
medical investigation is required;
appropriate benefit is not being achieved;
professional boundaries cannot be maintained;
threatening or abusive behaviour occurs; or
another issue makes safe treatment inappropriate.
Where appropriate, alternative healthcare options may be discussed.
24. Liability and consumer rights
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where this would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
Services will be provided with reasonable care and skill.
Nothing in these Terms affects statutory consumer rights.
25. Changes
Terms may be updated to reflect changes in:
services;
professional guidance;
technology; or
legal requirements.
Material changes affecting ongoing care will be communicated where appropriate.
26. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
MW Motion Physiotherapy · Last updated: September 2026
I want the MW Motion Physiotherapy website to be accessible and usable by as many people as reasonably possible, including people with disabilities.
I aim to design and maintain the website in line with recognised accessibility good practice, including the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) where reasonably practicable.
Website accessibility
The website should support:
logical headings;
clear readable text;
adequate colour contrast;
keyboard navigation;
descriptive links and buttons;
alternative text for informative images;
properly labelled forms;
responsive layouts;
browser zoom;
text enlargement; and
avoidance of unnecessary flashing or distracting content.
Accessibility requirements
If you have difficulty:
accessing information;
using the website;
completing online booking; or
communicating with me
because of a disability or accessibility requirement, please contact me.
Where reasonably possible, an alternative format, communication method or reasonable adjustment will be provided.
Online booking
Online booking is provided through WriteUpp, an external provider.
If you experience an accessibility problem with the booking system, please email me and I will try to provide an alternative way to arrange your appointment.