Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is the diagnosis and treatment of all musculoskeletal problems and/or sports injuries. Treatment incorporates all aspects of health education including acupuncture (dry needling), electrotherapy, mobilisation, manipulation and exercise therapy.
Acute injuries are assessed and treated to settle immediate symptoms. An individually tailored rehabilitation programme is then formulated with that person’s exercise goals in mind to fully rehabilitate them back to their pre-injury health. Physiotherapy treatment will help you to return back to your normal activities as soon as possible after injury. Physiotherapists work closely with other experts in Yoga, Pilates and Personal Training so that you can improve and maintain good mobility and core stability specific to your needs.
Both Osteopaths and Physiotherapists work together closely and will often inter-refer if they feel it would be appropriate.
Manual Therapy used in Physiotherapy
- Mobilisation - a more gentle technique to loosen stiff joints and ease painful joints.
- Manipulation - a high velocity thrust technique with minimal range of motion, used to help loosen a stiff joint.
- Soft tissue techniques - massage, deep tissue, trigger point and muscle energy techniques.
- Traction - a gentle stretching technique either manual or mechanical.
Rehabilitation used in Physiotherapy
- Exercise programmes - specific to the individual's problem
- Muscle imbalance correction
- Clinical Pilates style exercises
- Stability ball work
- Direct liaising with your personal trainer/gym to advise them on appropriate exercise for you
- Preventative Advice
- Postural re-education
- Ergonomic assessment for work place, home, or sport
- Appropriate stretching
Electrotherapy used in Physiotherapy
- Ultrasound
- Interferential therapy
- Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
