Physiotherapy Methods
Assessment usually 30 minutes but can be up to an hour dependent on
condition. We take a full history and perform a thorough examination.
We find how the problem effects you and what you want the therapy
to achieve. We give advice on how we can help, length of time of
the management/process and costs involved.
Manual Therapy is the base of our
treatment approach. We use our hands for massage, gentle joint manipulation
and muscle stretches. Treatments usually last between 20 to 30 minutes.
Excercises are taught and are to
your specific needs and are reviewed progressively as your body
responds to the therapy with improving strength and flexibility.
Education is the greatest tool we
can give you, it allows you to quickly manage your injury to full
recovery and prevents recurrance.
Acupuncture is a way of tapping into
your body's healing process. We are trained to use it gently and
safetly for muscle and joint pain problems in conjunction with other
therapeutic techniques.
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Physiotherapy can Help Different Types of Injuries
Acute Injuries
Relieve pain and enhance movement by:
- teaching exercise and positions which will prevent pain
- facilitating movement via manual therapy
- prevent scar tissue limiting future function
- aid the healing injury
Sub Acute Injuries
- by using massage and manipulation to restore movement, pain relief and blood flow
- by promoting normal movement through muscle stretches and strengthening exercises
- advise on managing what you need to achieve while healing
Chronic Injuries
- physical conditioning in a progressive programme of exercise to achieve a return of function
- acupuncture and pain education to help you live your life as normally as possible
