Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is both a science and a skill. It relies on clinical reasoning (diagnosis and the subsequent formulation of management strategies) leading to the application of a selection of manual, electrotherapeutic, exercise or educational techniques based on sound knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology and psychology.
Physiotherapy treatments encompass:
- Mobilisation and Manipulation
- Soft tissue techniques
- Electrotherapy - eg. Ultrasound
- Traction
- Exercises and Advice
- Acupuncture
- Injection Therapy
- Functional Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Pain Management
Usually a combination of these treatments are utilised to achieve pain relief, promote tissue healing and repair as well as restoring normal movement and function.
Conditions most commonly treated include:
- Back and Neck pain
- Sprains and Strains
- Arthritis
- Pulled muscles
- Sports injuries
- Trapped nerves
- Tendonitis
- Joint stiffness
- Disc problems
