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ctchealthcare is a Cheshire and Staffordshire-based practice with four clinics in convenient locations – Crewe, Nantwich, Stoke and Stafford.

Treating our local community for nearly 30 years, our expertise in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, acupuncture, sports massage, and complementary therapies cannot be rivalled.

Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy is a form of medical treatment, which uses small electrical impulses to repair tissue, stimulate muscles and increase sensations and muscle strength.

There are several different forms of electrotherapy; these include ultrasound, interferential therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), laser therapy and muscle stimulation. Ultrasound uses sound waves to speed up the healing process, while interferential therapy and TENS reduce pain by manipulating the nerves which reduces the sensation of pain and produces a tingling feeling. Laser therapy is sometimes used to repair damaged tissue; using lasers means the treatment can be both accurate and intense.

The benefits of electrotherapy are wide-ranging and include a more advanced healing process, a more effective circulatory system and increased muscle tone. The effects of electrotherapy include a reduction in pain, increased strength, increased range of movement, increased speed and strength of muscle contractions and an increased rate of absorption.

Generally injuries that have caused swelling will respond well to electrotherapy; these include sprained ankles and overuse injuries such as tennis and golfer’s elbow.

Things to Know Before Your Appointment
PARKING & ARRIVAL

Parking spaces are available outside each of our clinic buildings. Please arrive 5 minutes early for an assessment appointment as you will be asked to complete a consent form prior to entering the treatment room. Bring along any referral letters, scans, reports that you may have.

CLOTHING

Please wear comfortable clothing to your appointment. You may be asked to remove clothing so all relevant areas can be examined. If you are presenting a limb injury, please bring a pair of shorts or a thin strapped top to make it easier for your therapist to examine or you may be asked to change into a pair of shorts privately in the treatment room.

PAYMENTS

Payments must be made on arrival. The charges for each appointment type are shown on the appointment selection page. If you qualify for a known discount or would like to redeem a voucher, please notify a member of the reception team on arrival for your appointment. Payment to insurance companies are dealt with directly.

HEALTH INSURANCE

If you have health insurance you need to check with your insurance company that your treatment is covered. Please bring the relevant details with you including your policy number and claim/authorisation number. Treatment costs not covered by your insurance will need to be met in full on the day of treatment. All policy excesses must be disclosed and paid for on your initial visit.

CANCELLATION

24hrs notice must be given if you wish to cancel your appointment. Failure to do so may result in a charge being raised for the appointment.

Meet The Team
Our Electrotherapy Specialists

Our expert team are committed and work to enhance the health and well-being of patients, employees and communities through the delivery of prompt, high quality and responsive healthcare solutions.

Our vision is to lead the field in the provision of physiotherapy and wellbeing services to individuals, businesses and the NHS.

Electrotherapy Treatment
Available at...
Crewe Crewe
01270 361363

7 Mallard Court
Mallard Way
Crewe Business Park
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 6ZQ

Nantwich Nantwich
01270 361363

1 George House
Princes Court
Beam Heath Way
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 6GD

Stafford Stafford
01270 361363

First Floor
Northfield Centre
Magnolia Avenue
(Off-Cooperative Street)
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 3DU

Stoke Stoke
01270 361363

Healthwork Ltd
Kingfisher House
2 Waters Edge Business Park Rd
Campbell Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 4DB