Your physiotherapist has the
ability to use a broad range of treatment techniques to help you get better.
Your physiotherapist has undergone extensive university education, and will
make use of the most up-to-date evidence-based practices to address your health
concerns.
Exercise – A significant portion of a physiotherapist's work with a patient involves exercise and education, as exercise assists in recovery from specific ailments. Exercise means different things to different people. It can range from simple posture or activation exercises all the way to specific gym workout programs for conditioning. Specific technique is important as it is not always what you do but how you do it. A physiotherapist can guide you to the most appropriate exercise to make the best use of your time and can fit within the broad categories of flexibility, strength, balance and cardiovascular training.
Manual therapy – Manual therapy refers to treatments administered directly by your therapist’s hands. All physiotherapists are trained in massage, muscle release, stretching, and mobilization of joints and soft tissues. Some physiotherapists have taken advanced postgraduate training in these and other techniques, such as craniosacral and myfascial release techniques.
Acupuncture – Acupuncture involves using sterile, very thin needles at specific points of the body to relieve pain and to treat various physical disorders and systemic conditions. Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce pain-relieving chemicals known as endorphins. Endorphins also promote healing and relaxation.
Therapeutic Modalities – The use of electrical currents, sound waves, and laser for promoting tissue healing are commonly used by physiotherapists. They are often used in conjunction with other treatment techniques, such as exercise and manual therapy.
Exercise – A significant portion of a physiotherapist's work with a patient involves exercise and education, as exercise assists in recovery from specific ailments. Exercise means different things to different people. It can range from simple posture or activation exercises all the way to specific gym workout programs for conditioning. Specific technique is important as it is not always what you do but how you do it. A physiotherapist can guide you to the most appropriate exercise to make the best use of your time and can fit within the broad categories of flexibility, strength, balance and cardiovascular training.
Manual therapy – Manual therapy refers to treatments administered directly by your therapist’s hands. All physiotherapists are trained in massage, muscle release, stretching, and mobilization of joints and soft tissues. Some physiotherapists have taken advanced postgraduate training in these and other techniques, such as craniosacral and myfascial release techniques.
Acupuncture – Acupuncture involves using sterile, very thin needles at specific points of the body to relieve pain and to treat various physical disorders and systemic conditions. Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce pain-relieving chemicals known as endorphins. Endorphins also promote healing and relaxation.
Therapeutic Modalities – The use of electrical currents, sound waves, and laser for promoting tissue healing are commonly used by physiotherapists. They are often used in conjunction with other treatment techniques, such as exercise and manual therapy.