Physiotherapy
What is
Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.
The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay in work while helping them remain independent for as long as possible.
Details of Physiotherapy
What can I expect?
Your session will be unique, because it is tailored you and your particular needs. In general, you can expect that your therapist will perform an assessment, diagnose your condition, create a treatment plan that includes your goals, and provide treatment. Treatment may include manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, modalities (including ultrasound, electrodes, shockwave or acupuncture), gait training, bracing advice and exercise programs to address mobility, flexibility and strength.
F&Q
People also ask
Is physiotherapy good or bad for you?
Physiotherapy can provide pain relief to patients of all ages, no matter the variety of injuries or ailments. Once you consult and get help from a licensed physiotherapist, and get a treatment plan that works with your diagnosis, then you're ensured with a healthy and active life in the future.
Does physiotherapy hurt at first?
This is no different to working with a physio. During your appointments, your muscles and joints will be stretched and manipulated to identify the source of the pain and promote healing, which may cause some discomfort. However, you should not feel any pain, particularly pain you cannot tolerate.24
