Physiotherapy is a treatment that helps people recover from injuries, improve their range of motion, and strengthen their muscles. Our physiotherapists use a variety of techniques, including:
Manual therapy is a type of treatment that uses the hands to manipulate the body’s tissues. This can include techniques such as massage, stretching, and joint mobilization. Manual therapy can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and break up scar tissue.
Exercise therapy is a type of treatment that uses exercises to improve range of motion, strength, and endurance. Exercises can be tailored to the individual patient’s needs and goals. For example, someone with back pain might do exercises to strengthen their core muscles and improve their posture. Someone with knee pain might do exercises to improve their range of motion and strengthen their quadriceps muscles.
Electrotherapy is a type of treatment that uses electrical currents to stimulate muscles and nerves. This can help to reduce pain, improve muscle function, and reduce inflammation. For example, someone with chronic pain might receive electrotherapy treatments to help reduce the pain and improve their range of motion.
Physiotherapy can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy treatment. Physiotherapists can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles in the back.
- Neck pain is another common reason people seek physiotherapy treatment. Physiotherapists can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles in the neck.
- Shoulder pain can be caused by a variety of factors, such as overuse, injury, or arthritis. Physiotherapists can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles in the shoulder.
- Knee pain can be caused by a variety of factors, such as overuse, injury, or arthritis. Physiotherapists can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles in the knee.
- Ankle sprains are a common type of injury that can occur when the ligaments in the ankle are stretched or torn. Physiotherapists can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles in the ankle.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and fingers. Physiotherapists can help to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles in the hands and wrists.
- Stroke rehabilitation is a type of treatment that helps people who have had a stroke regain their physical and cognitive function. Physiotherapists can help to improve range of motion, strength, balance, and coordination.
- Post-surgical rehabilitation is a type of treatment that helps people recover from surgery. Physiotherapists can help to improve range of motion, strength, and balance.
If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort, or if you have been injured, you should see a physiotherapist to see if they can help you. Physiotherapy is not right for everyone, and your doctor can help you determine if it is the right treatment for you.