Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a university-trained, evidence-based profession that helps people move with less pain and more confidence.
Whether you’re dealing with back or neck pain, sports injuries, postural issues, post-surgical rehab, or just feeling “stiff and old before your time,” physiotherapy can help restore efficient movement and prevent future problems.
to expect
At Roots Health Clinic in Prague, our physiotherapists:
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are degree-qualified movement experts, trained to assess the whole body
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look beyond the painful area to find the real source of overload
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use a mix of manual therapy, targeted exercises, breathing and postural work
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teach you what to do at home so results last
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work closely with our chiropractor and massage therapists for complete care
INITIAL APPOINTMENT
2 000 ,-
FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT
1 900 ,-
physiotherapy education & professional standards
Like chiropractic, proper physiotherapy training is a full university education, not a weekend course in “stretching and massage.”
Across Europe (including the Czech Republic), physiotherapists typically complete:
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a 3–4 year full-time Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
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often followed by a Master’s degree or ongoing postgraduate training
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extensive clinical placements in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehab centres, working with real patients under supervision (Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu)
Globally, World Physiotherapy (formerly the WCPT) sets education frameworks and practice standards, promoting high-quality training and safe, effective care. (Home | World Physiotherapy)
What this means for you:
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Your physiotherapist is a degree-qualified movement specialist, not just someone who “likes sports and massage.”
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They’re trained to assess, diagnose within their scope, and know when to refer you back to a doctor.
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They follow international standards for safety, ethics, and evidence-based practice.
Wherever you go (Roots or another clinic), it’s worth checking that your physiotherapist has proper university-level training, not just short courses.
Physio at Roots
At Roots, physiotherapy is about helping your whole body work better, not just “poking where it hurts.”
People come to us for:
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back and neck pain
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hip, knee, ankle, and foot problems
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shoulder and elbow issues (frozen shoulder, impingement, tennis elbow)
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sports injuries and overuse problems
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postural strain from desk work
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post-surgical rehabilitation
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chronic tension, stiffness, and recurring “niggles”
We look at:
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how you stand, sit, walk, bend, and breathe
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how strong and coordinated key muscle groups are
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how previous injuries and scars influence your current movement
The goal is to restore efficient, relaxed movement so your body has more capacity, not just less pain.
your first visit
Your first physiotherapy session starts with a detailed assessment, not just “a bit of massage.”
We’ll talk about:
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your symptoms (what, where, since when, and why now)
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your medical history, previous injuries, and operations
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your work, hobbies, and daily load (desk work, lifting kids, sport, etc.)
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your goals (pain-free desk work, running a 10k, lifting without fear, etc.)
Then we assess how your body actually moves. This may include:
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posture and gait analysis (how you stand and walk)
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joint mobility and flexibility testing
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muscle strength and endurance
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movement control tests (how you bend, squat, lunge, reach, or lift)
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breathing pattern and core control
Based on this, your physiotherapist will explain:
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what seems to be driving your pain or limitation
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which areas need more mobility, which need more stability/control
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a clear plan: hands-on work + exercises + habits to change
You’ll usually start treatment in the first session, unless something indicates that medical imaging or referral should come first.
How We Treat
Your treatment plan is personalised, and typically combines:
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Hands-on manual therapy & joint mobilisation
Gentle techniques to reduce stiffness, ease tension, and improve joint motion.
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Soft-tissue and myofascial work
Targeted work on muscles, fascia, and tendons to release overload and improve circulation.
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Functional movement & postural training
Practising better ways to sit, stand, bend, lift, walk, or run—so you’re not constantly aggravating the same structures.
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Corrective exercises you can do at home
Simple, specific drills for mobility, strength, and control that match your level and schedule.
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Breathwork and core stability
Teaching your diaphragm, ribs, pelvis, and abdominal wall to work together so your spine and joints are better supported.
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Education & prevention
Understanding what your condition is (and isn’t), what’s safe, what to avoid temporarily, and how to prevent future flare-ups.
Our physiotherapists work closely with our chiropractor and massage therapists. Sometimes you’ll start with physio and add chiropractic later, or vice versa; sometimes we mix soft-tissue work, adjustments, and rehab in one plan.
physiotherapy, chiropractic & massage – how they work together
A quick way to think about it:
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Physiotherapy
Focuses on movement quality, muscle function, coordination, and structured rehabilitation.
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Chiropractic
Focuses on spinal and joint mechanics, nerve irritation, and manual adjustments to restore motion and reduce pain.
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Massage & soft-tissue therapy
Focuses on muscle and fascial tension, circulation, and relaxation.
At Roots, we don’t make you choose one “team.” We often combine:
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chiropractic to free up stiff joints,
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physiotherapy to retrain movement and strength,
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massage/soft tissue work to calm down overloaded muscles.
You get a plan that makes sense for your body, your timeline, and your goals.