Physiotherapy is a well recognized and scientifically based healthcare profession. It treats and improves many of the orthopedic and neurological problems using nonsurgical and drugless methods. Complaints such as physical trauma, joint aches and pain, overuse injuries, loss of normal muscle functions or repetitive strains due to sporting activities, work and household tasks can be addressed. No matter whether the pain or dysfunctions originated from the muscles, joints, nerves or connective tissues, physiotherapy can help to alleviate pain and regain a person's strength, mobility and function.
Treatment program is individualized depending on the patient's needs and the root cause(s). It could involve a combination of treatment techniques including hands-on manual therapy, trigger points release, joint mobilization and spinal manipulation. Progressive therapeutic stretching and strengthening exercise programmes will be used to help patients to get back to their sports or work as soon as possible. Physiotherapists will also offer advices on injury prevention, postural and ergonomic tips. Anyone from babies to the elderly, pregnant women and sports enthusiasts can benefit.
Physiotherapy can help with :
Achilles tendinitis
Ankle pain
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritic pain
Back pain
Bunions
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel syndrome
Chronic pain
De Quervain Syndrome
Frozen/ stiff shoulder
Golfer’s Elbow
Heel pain
Hip pain
Jaw pain
Knee pain
Migraines
Muscle injuries
Neck pain & stiffness
Neuralgia ("trapped nerves")
Plantar fasciitis
Poor posture
Post operative rehabilitation e.g. hip/knee replacements