Physiotherapy, often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession which aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.

Physiotherapists examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles, providing services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. Common problems where a Physio can help:



Upper Limb Problems:
Shoulder pain, frozen shoulders, tennis elbow.



Lower Limb Problems:
Hip, knee, ankle, and foot (e.g. muscle strains, ligament sprains, swollen joints, gait problems). Total Hip and Knee replacements, foot drop.



Spinal problems of a mechanical nature

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Back pain, Slipped discs, Sciatica, headaches



Sporting Injuries

Injuries occurring while playing Sports such as Football, Rugby, Tennis, etc..



Rheumatologic Conditions:
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis.

 

Rehabilitation for Neurological Conditions:
Post Stroke. MS, Parkinsons Disease.

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Falls Assessment and Prevention.