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Frequently asked questions

Welcome to the Cockermouth Rehab Studio FAQ page. Our  HCPC and CSP registered professionals are dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised care for your recovery and long-term health. Whether you are seeking relief from joint or tendon pain, specialised women’s health physiotherapy, or professional foot health care, we are here to support your journey. Below, we have compiled answers to common questions regarding our treatments & initial assessments to help you better understand the services we offer. If you cannot find the information you need, please reach out—we are ready to help you move forward.

Are the physiotherapists at Cockermouth Rehab Studio professionally qualified?

Yes. The physiotherapists at Cockermouth Rehab Studio are registered with both the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy).

The physiotherapist has specialist skills in treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis and joint pain, back and neck pain, as well as pulmonary conditions such as COPD, neurological conditions such as stroke and MS, and falls and balance.

A session begins with an in-depth discussion about the history of the condition, followed by a physical assessment to test different tissues and structures to reach a diagnosis. This is followed by education about the condition, and then the creation of a personalised rehabilitation programme, which may involve gym-based exercises, gentle exercises in the clinic room, manual therapy, soft tissue work, or a combination of these approaches.

Corticosteroid injections (also known as cortisone or steroid injections) are a therapeutic anti-inflammatory medication used to treat a range of conditions including joint pain, tendon pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel, and trigger finger.

Corticosteroid injections work by reducing inflammation in the joint or muscle, sending messages to the cell’s nucleus to stop inflammation at the source — often making them more effective than anti-inflammatory medication taken orally. Injections can take a few days or a week to start working, though some people find relief sooner, and they can last up to 6 months in certain cases.

Side effects can include pain and discomfort for a few days, temporary bruising, flushing of the face for a few hours, increased blood pressure for up to one week, a loss of fat where the injection was given, and in very rare cases, infection causing redness, swelling, or pain.

An injection of sodium hyaluronate increases the viscosity of the synovial fluid, restoring its lubricating, shock-absorbing, and filtering properties. It also re-establishes the protective coating of hyaluronan over the inner surface of the joint, increases the scavenging of free radicals, and reduces inflammation of the synovial membrane. Evidence also exists suggesting that it may slow the destruction of cartilage.

Women’s Health Physiotherapy is delivered by Kirsty Docwra, who runs Lakeland Women’s Health Physiotherapy. Kirsty is a HCPC registered physiotherapist with over 18 years of experience across a variety of settings including the NHS, military, corporate, and private practice. She became a specialist Pelvic and Women’s Health Physiotherapist 6 years ago and now exclusively treats female-specific conditions.