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Hatfield Practice
Hatfield Practice is a professional, family-run healthcare practice established over 35 years ago. Hatfield Practice is dedicated to providing the best possible treatments in a safe and relaxed setting. Since 1988, our honest and personal approach to patient health care has enabled us to treat thousands of local people successfully.
Contact Us
Our friendly front-of-house team is here to answer any questions you may have on 01707 888229.
We can assist you in choosing between Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, and Massage. Finding the right practitioner for your needs can be challenging, and we are always happy to help. Feel free to contact us at Hatfield 01707 888229
Physical Therapy Explained?
Physical therapists are medically trained professionals who treat patients by physical methods, including manipulation, massage, infrared heat treatment, remedial exercise, etc. and not by drugs. There are three disciplines which mainly focus on the musculoskeletal system:
- Physiotherapists can work in many areas of the NHS and private practice. They work in all areas of musculoskeletal care and rehabilitation. In the NHS, they are probably best known for assisting patients through the rehabilitation process (such as post-op recovery after sustaining an accident or significant burn injury). They also commonly work with outpatients and in private practice, treating sports injuries and acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
They employ a mixture of hands-on techniques but will also commonly use a variety of electrical treatments (e.g. ultrasound). Many physiotherapists now use acupuncture as part of their overall treatment approach.
- Osteopaths focus on maintaining the health of the musculoskeletal system. The osteopathic principle is to take a holistic approach to treating a patient’s condition. They like to discover the cause(s) of an injury and offer treatment to assist in recovery. They will often give ‘self-help’ advice to a patient to help prevent the injury from occurring again. Much of their work involves treating dysfunction (pain and disability) of the spinal area.
The osteopath applies hands-on techniques to joints, soft tissues, muscles, and ligaments to ease pain, improve mobility, and assist in natural healing. Osteopaths primarily work in private practice and commonly use acupuncture as part of their treatment approach.
- Chiropractors are more aligned with osteopaths in their treatment approach. Like osteopaths, they focus on treating the musculoskeletal system and are primarily known for their work with mechanical disorders of the spine. They take a holistic approach to restoring and maintaining health and, as part of their treatment, will often advise patients on general health care to maintain fitness and well-being. They use hands-on techniques such as mobilisation and manipulation and are seen working predominantly in private practice.
What to Expect?
The Hatfield Practice team is dedicated to providing a friendly and safe experience for all our patients. We carefully select our practitioners based on their exceptional skills and welcoming demeanour. Every patient who walks through our doors is valued and receives personalized attention. Throughout the patient journey, we assess, treat, advise, and educate each individual. Our goal is to deliver the best possible service every time.
