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- Examination / Consultation
A physiotherapist consultation is a professional interaction between an individual and a physiotherapist, a healthcare professional who specializes in optimizing physical function and mobility, preventing injury, and rehabilitating individuals after injury or surgery. The consultation is a crucial step in the process of assessing, diagnosing, and treating physical health issues.
- Rehabilitation & Recovery
Physiotherapy rehabilitation and recovery refer to the process of restoring and enhancing an individual's physical health and well-being after injury, illness, or surgery.
- Sports Rehabilitation & Recovery
Sports physiotherapy, also known as sports physical therapy, focuses on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to sports and exercise. It is a specialized branch of physiotherapy that aims to help athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, improve performance, and prevent future injuries. Rehabilitation and recovery are essential components of sports physiotherapy.
- Respiratory Conditions
Most approaches to respiratory physiotherapy employ a number of chest clearance techniques, along with exercises, and teach the patient rest positions to maximise the functional ability of their lungs. It aims to unclog the patient's airways and help them return to physical activity and exertion.
- Sports Massage
Sports massage involves a wide range of techniques that include effleurage, kneading, wringing, hacking and trigger pointing. A sports massage is used for general relaxation of the muscular skeletal system as well as being directed towards any problem areas.
- Gait Analysis
A gait analysis is used to identify inefficiencies in movement in patients, with or without injury. It also helps in recognising postural or movement-related problems that can cause dysfunctions.
- Neurological Conditions
Neurological physiotherapists are experienced and trained to treat neurological conditions with the aim to provide interventions which assist an individual to regain or maintain their maximum movement and functional independence.
- Dry Needling
Trigger-point dry needling is an invasive procedure where a fine needle or acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle.
- Running Rehab
This is a method of gradually re-introducing running and impact activity, to allow your body to strengthen and become accustomed to running again without injuring yourself.