Physiotherapy

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is a healthcare profession focused on helping people improve movement, function, and manage pain. It involves a variety of treatments designed to restore, maintain, and optimize physical strength, function, and mobility.

Physiotherapy can help people recovering from surgery, injuries, or conditions affecting movement, such as arthritis, stroke, or sports injuries. It’s also used for preventive care, such as in workplace ergonomics or athletic performance.

How can our Physiotherapist help you?

A physiotherapist can help in various ways, depending on your needs, goals, and current condition:

1. Pain Relief and Management: If you have chronic or acute pain, a physiotherapist can use targeted techniques, exercises, and therapies to reduce pain levels and help prevent future flare-ups.

2. Improving Mobility and Flexibility: Through personalized stretching and strengthening exercises, a physiotherapist can help you regain lost movement, making daily tasks easier and more comfortable.

3. Rehabilitation After Surgery or Injury: Post-operative and post-injury rehabilitation programs are often essential for a safe and full recovery. Physiotherapists provide progressive exercises and treatments to speed up healing, restore function, and minimize scar tissue.

4. Strengthening Weak Areas: Many people have imbalances or weak areas that lead to injury or discomfort over time. Physiotherapists can identify these areas and create a targeted plan to build strength, which is especially helpful for athletes.

5. Posture and Ergonomics Advice: Poor posture and ergonomic setups can lead to chronic issues. A physiotherapist can teach you better ways to sit, stand, and move to reduce stress on the body.

6. Preventing Injury: For those involved in physically demanding activities, physiotherapy can provide preventive exercises, warm-up routines, and flexibility training to avoid injuries.

7. Managing Age-Related Conditions: For conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, or balance issues, physiotherapy can improve joint stability, reduce pain, and maintain physical function, allowing people to stay independent for longer.

Benefits of Physiotherapy treatment:

• Motor vehicle accidents Injuries

• Pain relief without reliance on medication

• Improved mobility and flexibility for easier movement

• Enhanced strength and stability to support daily activities and prevent injury

• Accelerated recovery from surgery, injury, or illness

• Personalized exercise programs tailored to specific needs and goals

• Posture correction and ergonomics guidance to prevent strain and discomfort

• Injury prevention strategies for active individuals and athletes

• Management of chronic conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and back pain

• Improved balance and coordination, reducing fall risk for seniors

• Better respiratory function for those with lung conditions

• Increased independence and improved quality of life

Techniques:

• Exercise therapy - Tailored exercises to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility and endurance.

• Manual therapy - Hands-on techniques, like massage and joint manipulation, to improve movement and reduce pain.

• Education and advice - Providing guidance on posture, body mechanics, and daily activities to prevent injury.

• IMS, Vestibular Rehabilitation - coming soon

Who benefits from Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is beneficial for a diverse group of people who seek to improve physical function, manage pain, and enhance mobility. This includes those recovering from injuries, such as sports players or individuals with workplace or accidental injuries, who benefit from targeted exercises and pain management techniques. Post-surgery patients, whether recovering from joint replacements, spinal surgeries, or cardiac procedures, also see significant improvement in healing and movement with physiotherapy.

What are some of the conditions Move RX treats?

We treat a wide range of patients, including:

• High-performance athletes

• Tendinopathies including Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles

• People with age related conditions and metabolic disease (ie. diabetes or fall prevention)

• People preparing for or recovering from surgery

• Non-specific low back pain

• Muscular strengthening

• Anyone wanting to improve their overall health