What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is the practice of rehabilitation through regimented and targeted physical care. Relying heavily on its understanding of the bone and muscular structures of the body, physiotherapy works to return you to the functionality prior to a traumatic injury. Unlike many other forms of post-traumatic rehabilitative therapies, western physiotherapy targets specific regions of the body that experience reduced functionality or pain following injury. Direct and concentrated attention to this area allows you to return to health through progressive exercises and treatment plans.

Is physiotherapy appropriate for me?

If you have recently experienced a physically de-habilitating or traumatic accident, such as a sports- or accident-related injury or have undergone invasive surgery, physiotherapy may be appropriate. Following a progressive plan of rehabilitative massage, targeted physical exercise, occupational and pain management therapy, physiotherapy will allow you to regain full range of movements and relief in the affected areas. A registered physiotherapist can help you in many ways, including:

- Preventing and treating sports injuries
- Restoring and increasing range of motion in joints
- Increasing coordination
- Counseling and educating in pre-and postnatal care
- Designing a 'user-friendly' or ergonomically-correct home or workplace
- Educating clients in the use of devices such as canes, crutches and wheelchairs
- Helping an injured individual return to work successfully through 'work hardening' programs
- Alleviating pain