Physiotherapy in Yapton
Fontwell Physio is the nearest private physiotherapy clinic to Yapton, based just along the road at The Wolds on Fontwell Avenue in Fontwell. For patients in the village and the surrounding Barnham and Walberton area, that means expert assessment and treatment without a trip into Chichester or along the coast road.
Our chartered physiotherapists have been treating people across this part of West Sussex for more than 25 years. Every patient is assessed properly before any treatment starts, so the plan you leave with addresses the cause of the problem rather than the symptom you noticed first. You can read more about our approach on our physiotherapy page.
Hydrotherapy for Yapton patients
Being close by makes one thing in particular a great deal easier. Fontwell Physio has a purpose-built hydrotherapy pool on the same site as the clinic rooms and gym, so Yapton patients can add water-based rehabilitation to their programme without travelling anywhere else.
The pool is heated to 34 degrees. Warm water takes weight off painful joints and supports the body while you move, which often means you can begin working on strength and range of movement earlier than you could on land. Sessions are supervised throughout by chartered physiotherapists and hydrotherapy instructors.
- Access: easy-access stairs with rails, or a seated hoist if you need one
- Facilities: four private changing rooms, each with its own shower
- One to one sessions: your therapist is in the water with you, guiding a programme built around your goals
- Self-treatment sessions: once your programme is set, you can work through it independently alongside others
- Aqua fitness classes: group sessions ranging from gentle mobility work to a full hour of aerobic exercise
Full details of session types and current class times are on our hydrotherapy page.
Physiotherapy at Fontwell Physio
Most Yapton patients come to us with pain that has started to interfere with everyday life. Gardening has become uncomfortable, a walk that used to be easy now needs a rest halfway, or a niggle from months ago has quietly become a limitation.
Treatment combines hands-on work with exercise you can carry out at home. Your physiotherapist will explain what they have found, what is driving it and what recovery is likely to look like, so you understand the plan rather than simply following it.
Why patients from Yapton choose Fontwell Physio
- Distance. For Yapton residents we are the closest private clinic offering physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and gym-based rehabilitation together.
- Continuity. You see the same physiotherapist through your recovery rather than whoever happens to be free.
- Experience. Our clinicians are chartered, HCPC and CSP registered, with over 25 years of practice behind the clinic.
- Flexibility. Appointment times are arranged around work and family commitments wherever possible.
Conditions we treat
We treat the full range of musculoskeletal problems, including:
- Neck and back pain, including stiffness that builds up through the working week
- Knee pain that limits walking, kneeling or stairs
- Sports injuries from club, school or recreational activity
- Osteoarthritis, where the aim is keeping you moving comfortably
- Ankle pain following a sprain that has not fully settled
What to expect at your first appointment
Your first visit is an initial assessment lasting a full session. It is your chance to explain the problem in your own words before anyone examines anything.
- Assessment and diagnosis. We listen to the history, examine you and explain what we think is going on.
- Treatment. Hands-on work and exercise-based treatment begin once you and your therapist agree the plan.
- Exercise guidance. You leave with specific exercises and practical advice for managing things at home.
Beyond physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is often only part of the answer. We also offer podiatry for foot and lower limb problems, physiotherapy-led personal training for people rebuilding strength after rehabilitation, and acupuncture as an adjunct to treatment where it is appropriate. If you are an older adult whose priority is staying active and independent, that is a group we support a great deal, and you can read more about how we work with them here.
Meet the Team Supporting Your Recovery
You are likely to see the same familiar faces each visit. The full clinical team is introduced below.
Book physiotherapy in Yapton
If you live in Yapton and something is not right, book an initial assessment and let us take a proper look.
Call 01243 544333, email contact@fontwellphysio.co.uk or book online.