PHYSIOTHERAPY EXPLAINED
Physiotherapy is a primary, drug-free health care profession. Often working within health care teams or independently, physiotherapists assist people to restore, maintain, and maximize their strength, function, movement, and overall well-being. Physiotherapists have in-depth knowledge of how the body works, and how the body moves. They are considered experts in the field of non-surgical treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal problems and injuries, as well as their prevention. They use specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat various conditions, injuries, and disabilities.
Physiotherapy can aid with;
Injury
Pain Reduction
Prevention of Injury
Postural Improvement
Promotion of General Health
A small example of conditions treated include back pain, neck pain, muscle tension, headaches, sciatica, sports injuries, joint pain/injury such as knees, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and wrists, whiplash, arthritis, diabetes, spinal cord injury, nerve conditions, post-surgical, etc. Come in and speak to your physiotherapist to see if they can help. You don’t need to be in pain to see a physiotherapist!
Physiotherapists may also employ; Electrotherapy, Ultrasound, Acupuncture, Orthotics, and other Modalities
Treatment includes, but is not limited to;
Specialized Manual Therapy
Mobilization
Joint Manipulation
Soft Tissue Therapy
Exercise Therapy
Home Exercise Prescription
Postural Therapy
Gait
Muscle Tension Release
Balance & Coordination Re-Training