Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means. Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients, assisting them to overcome movement disorders, which may have been present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events.
Common Conditions A Physiotherapist will Treat :
- Spinal issues: headaches, neck, back, pelvic pain
- Postural related problems
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis management and exercises
- Chronic overuse conditions
- Sporting injuries
- Tennis Elbow/ Golfer’s Elbow
- Adolescent/growth related pains injuries
- Work-related injuries
- Pre surgical preparation
- Post surgical rehabilitation: fractures, arthroscopes
- Hip and knee replacement
- Fracture management
- Inflammatory conditions: Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neurological conditions: Stroke, Parkinsons Disease
- TMJ pain
- Aged Care: deconditioning, falls, osteoporosis
- Women’s Health: incontinence issues, pregnancy (pre and post natal)
- Paediatric
Following a thorough assessment, your treatment may involve a combination of following depending on your assessed needs:
- Joint mobilisations or manipulations
- Massage Therapy
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Dry Needling using acupuncture needles
- Real Time Ultrasound to assess and rehabilitate core and pelvic floor muscles
- Electrotherapy eg. Ultrasound, TENS
- Taping of joints or muscles
- Posture correction and exercises
- Core stability/Pilates exercises
- Falls prevention, balance and mobility training
- Functional activity retraining Eg transfers post stroke
- Advice regarding home and office ergonomics
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Equipment prescription eg. braces, walking aids, posture supports
- Education regarding self management and prevention strategies
- Hydrotherapy
