Physiotherapy plays a vital role in helping to restore the bodys normal movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It is the treatment of the resulting dysfunction through the enhancement of the bodys own natural healing mechanism using movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
The patients involvement in their own care is at the core of the treatment through education, awareness, empowerment and participation in their treatment.
Phyisotherapy can help a wide range of conditions including:
- Neck pain and thoracic pain
- Back pain/sciatica
- Shoulder pain
- Tendon problems: Achilles tendon/ tennis elbow/ golfers elbow/ patellar tendon
- Osteoarthritis
- Joint problems
- Trapped nerves
- Soft tissue injuries : sprains and strains
- Knee pain
- Groin pain
- Ankle/foot pain
- Sports injuries
- Post fracture rehabilitation
- Pre and post operative conditions
- Work related problems
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Chronic conditions
- Whiplash
- Headaches
- Posture related problems
During the initial consultation a full and comprehensive assessment of your condition and symptoms will be taken in addition to details of your past medical history, medication, hobbies and occupation. Following this a thorough physical and functional assessment will take place which may involve you undressing to your underwear in order to carry out an accurate assessment.
At the end of the initial consultation a diagnosis of the problem will be given and explained. A treatment plan will then be discussed with you. I will work with you to find out what your expectations are, what you enjoy and what you would like to get back to doing to ensure the rehabilitation program is tailored to you and realistic timed goals are set. If appropriate, printed exercises will be provided to aid your recovery. Follow up appointments will take place as required and will focus on reassessment of the initial condition and treatment and evaluate progress.
