Re-opening of non nhs physical therapy establishments such as chiropractors, osteopaths and sports therapy / massage
As consideration is given to finding ways to re-open "non essential" NHS services that consideration is also given to finding ways to support private physical therapy providers such as chiropractors, osteopaths and sports therapy treatment practitioners to re-open. Recognition is needed of the importance of this sector in treating a wide range of acute and chronic (pain) conditions, the way they compliment a number of other nhs treatments / services and probably reduce demand on these.
Given the nature of such treatments they could not be done without close physical contact. Therefore the importance of the sector would need acknowledged, ideas shared about ways to reduce risk and, crucially, a recognition their services are important enough to justify some prioritisation in provision of PPE equipment.
Why the contribution is important
It is likely 1000's of people routinely use places such as osteopaths, chiropractors and sports therapy practitioners to assist with a wide range of acute and chronic injuries and other medical conditions - either as a primary form of treatment or to compliment other treatments. Their closure during the pandemic will have left many patients / clients without these valuable treatments, worsening conditions, prolonging recovery and, importantly, suffering pain. Without resumption of services many will be left with on going issues - affecting ability to work and potentially putting strain on wider nhs medical services.
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