PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy uses various physical agents and the use of ones’ hands to promote betterment of movement, improve quality of life and help with movement. Physiotherapists get you moving and keep you moving. Physiotherapists are highly-educated experts in physical function, movement and mobility. They have advanced knowledge of how the human body moves and what stops it moving. Physiotherapists use specialized hands-on treatment to restore, maintain and maximize optimal function and quality of life.
- Assess, diagnose and treat physical symptoms and limited movement caused by injury, aging, disability, or health condition.
- Services in Physiotherapy may include and are not limited to, Client education related to providing an understanding of the client’s condition and what is limiting their movement and how to improve the same.
- Help patients understand what’s causing their condition.
- Work with patients to restore, maintain and maximize movement, flexibility and physical independence.
- Develop customized treatment plans that help patients take back control.
- Teach patients how to restore, maintain and/or maximize movement, reduce pain, and manage any chronic symptoms.
- Teach patients how to stay well, avoid future injury and achieve the best quality of life they can.
- Physiotherapists excel in the treatment of many conditions including (but not limited to) back pain/injury, whiplash, pregnancy-related muscle/joint issues, urinary incontinence and vertigo to name a few. They also help patients manage symptoms of chronic conditions like arthritis and chronic pain.
- Physiotherapists help patients who may have otherwise tried temporary (e.g., prescription drugs) or more invasive methods (e.g., surgery) to manage their condition. They use individualized therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and other treatment techniques.
- Physiotherapists requires that the patient is involved and engaged in the recovery process, as success is often dependent on the patient’s commitment to the process.Physiotherapists excel in the treatment of many conditions including (but not limited to) back pain/injury, whiplash, pregnancy-related muscle/joint issues, urinary incontinence and vertigo to name a few. They also help patients manage symptoms of chronic conditions like arthritis and chronic pain.Physiotherapists requires that the patient is involved and engaged in the recovery process, as success is often dependent on the patient’s commitment to the process.
Soft Tissue Work:
As part of the various hands-on techniques, Soft tissue mobilization is done to regain movement and function. Various techniques are employed under this umbrella such as muscle energy techniques, manual trigger point release techniques, soft tissue stretching and mobilization with movement for joints and soft-tissue.
Myofascial Release:
These are designed to help restore movement and break down adhesions in what may be described as the body’s own internal plastic wrap ie. Fascia. Fascia can tighten up and cause reduction of movement. Myofascial release is used to loosen this tightness and to promote better blood flow, healing and movement.