What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy in short is about good movement without pain.

It is a Therapy that always strives to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functionality, using a range of conservative treatment methods.

 

Conservative Treatment methods may include:

• Electrotherapy (Interferential, Ultra sound, Laser,
• Massage (massages of the area treated) Soft Tissue. Transverse Friction, Trigger points, BGM, percussion, Myofascial release
• Dry Needling
• Taping
• Manual Therapy,
• Manipulative therapy
• Strengthening methods i.e.:
Pilates (most commonly known), PNF, Bruegger, Schroth, Swiss Ball, Wobble board, Biofeedback machine (see how much muscle can work)
• Education of the Patient
• Posture Correction
• Education of lifting Techniques
• Fitting of Orthotics or braces

In most cases patients will be given some home exercises and instructions to accelerate the recovery time. 

 

Why physiotherapy:

• For your movement, without pain.
• For better efficiency of movement.
• For education and lifestyle
• Physiotherapy helps you to look after your own problems.