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PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR HUMANS
The practice prides itself in the use of a hands-on approach in the assessment and treatment of the various conditions.
Treatment involves the use of a variety of physiotherapy techniques including mobilsation, manipulation, myofascial release, massage, acupressure and acupuncture.
Electrotherapy modalities ( ultrasound, TENS, and Laser) are used when required.
Soft tissue injuries involving muscles, nerves, tendons and ligaments respond well to physiotherapy and can be treated successfully with physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy aids in the rehabilitative process following orthopaedic and spinal surgery and both spinal and peripheral conditions respond well to physiotherapy intervention.
Pain, stiffness, weakness and even fatigue can affect the individual's performance in sport ( competitive and recreational) as well as in normal activities of daily living (ADL).
Physiotherapy assists in addressing these problems by improving and optimising suppleness and strength as well as addressing any biomechanical imbalances.
This serves to enhance the individual's sport performance as well as performance at work and at home.
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Commonly treated human and animal conditions
- spinal problems ( including stiff and sore backs and necks)
- headaches (humans)
- muscle imablances and weakness
- soft tissue injuries and stiffness
- orthopaedic and neural conditions
- post operative surgical conditions
- degenerative joint diseases
- gait abnormalities/ lameness
- compensatory problems
- preventative physiotherapy/ maintenance
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What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy can be defined as the use of physical techniques for the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and movement disorders.
Physiotherapy is used in the assessment, treatment and prevention of movement disorders in patients as a result of injury, surgery, disability or disease. It assists in the reduction of pain, prevention of injury and maintenance of a healthy neuromusculoskeletal system for the recreational and competitive sports person.
Regular check -ups help to identify areas of muscle and or joint stiffness, soreness or weakness.
AIMS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY:
- to restore joint mobility and function
- to restore soft tissue/ muscle mobilty and function
- rehabilitation for return to normal function/ sport
- enhancement of function
- management and treatment of acute/ chronic pain and/ discomfort
- to improve strength and fitness
- to improve quality of life
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Physiotherapy