WHAT IS IT? Physiotherapy is the treatment of injuries, disorders and diseases. Physiotherapists diagnose and manage a broad range of conditions related to bones, muscles, the cardiovascular system, the nervous system and other parts of the body. Physiotherapists help people to manage chronic diseases, they provide lifestyle advice, and they prescribe exercises and aids to help people manage better. A Physiotherapist’s main purpose is to improve a person’s quality of life.
WHAT DOES IT DO? Physiotherapy is a physical technique for manipulating muscles through massage or a variety of other techniques. Physiotherapists use a light technique to help with pain or if you have any trouble with movement. Physiotherapy can help you become more mobile and comfortable, help reduce pain and improve your quality of life.
When doing treatments, a physiotherapist may:
- massage areas of your body
- manipulate your joints
- stretch your muscles
- give you at-home exercises to do
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Physiotherapy helps in prevention of injuries and management of existing injuries. Physiotherapy helps with rehabilitation after surgery. It can also help you prepare for an upcoming sporting season so you can perform at your best. Physiotherapy is also effective in treating back pain, asthma, bladder and bowel problems, trauma, Parkinson’s Disease, fatigue, stiffness and postural problems.