"Physiotherapy - movement of life"

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a Healthcare profession concerned with the assessment, maintenance, and restoration of the physical function and performance of the body. It is a distinct form of care which can be performed both in isolation or in conjunction with other types of medical management. Used in conjunction with certain medical or surgical techniques, physiotherapy can complement these techniques to help provide a speedy and complication-free return to normal.

What is physiotherapy treatment?

Physiotherapy corrects and improves the body's own natural healing mechanisms.Techniques used can include manipulation, mobilization, massage and exercises, aided by the use of advanced electronic apparatus in some cases.

What conditions do physiotherapists treat?

Physiotherapy can be useful in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of injuries, disease processes, and other conditions including:

• Sports injuries
• Back and leg pain
• Neck and arm pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Tennis and Golfers Elbow
• Repetitive Strains of the Wrist and Hand
• Groin Strain / Hip Pain
• Knee pain 
• Rehabilitation following surgery

Physiotherapy and Exercise

Physiotherapists also specialise in the area of graded exercise programmes designed specifically for the needs of the individual.  These are directed towards a specific goal that the patient has in mind.  This can range from providing relief of pain, preventative exercises or supporting an elite athlete to return to marathon.

Dry Needling

An additional treatment for soft tissue injury.  Dry needling is a muscular relaxation technique which involves the use of acupuncture needles to stimulate a reflex loosening of the involved muscle.

• Irritated Nerves
• Releasing shortened muscles
• Spasm and contracture
• Chronic pain