Mid-cost London physiotherapy – the average for your 30-minute session is £40 to £60. Expensive London physiotherapy – expect to pay £120 or more for just one session.

Physiotherapy focuses more on manual, hands-on therapy such as soft tissue and fascial releases, stretches, massages, etc. Physical therapy, on the other hand, takes a more exercise-based approach. The professionals educate patients about exercises for muscle strength, coordination, balance, and others.

Self-referral is particularly suitable for people with relatively simple conditions such as joint pain, strains or other injuries. If you have more complex needs – for example, you have movement problems caused by a stroke or multiple sclerosis (MS) – you may still need a referral from a doctor.

A physiotherapist's fees start at Rs 800 each session and go higher from there. It is determined by a number of factors, including the physiotherapist's experience and the number of sessions recommended by the professional.