For example: Exercise programmes - designed to improve mobility and strengthen muscles Manipulation and mobilisation - to reduce pain and stiffness Electrotherapy - e.g. ultrasound to speed up the healing process. Physiotherapy is a three year degree course and Chartered Physiotherapists are regulated by their professional body - The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, are governed by a professional code of conduct and covered by professional liability insurance. Greyfriars Physiotherapy Practice was established in 1990. The practice principal, Mrs Sally Roberts has been in private practice since 1984 and has extensive experience in the treatment of back and neck pain, problems affecting hips, knees, ankles, shoulders and arms and also sporting injuries. Qualifying as a Chartered Physiotherapists from the Leeds School of Physiotherapy (now Leeds Metropolitan University) worked in the NHS in the 1970s. In 1986 she gained a post graduate certificate in the treatment of musculo-skeletal disorders and in 1995 gained a BSc(Hons) in Physiotherapy Studies from Leeds Metropolitan University this is currently an original qualification to degree status. Other activities include being a member of the British Association of Sports Medicine and the Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine.