A Physiotherapist help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice, improving their quality of life.

There are many Physiotherapy and Sports Injury treatments as well as massage. Our Physiotherapists have expertise in assessing and treating musculoskeletal pain and disorders. The treatments used by our Physio’s include joint and soft tissue mobilisation and manipulation, exercise advice and treatment programmes, taping and Biomechanical evaluation. Here are the most common types of physiotherapy.

Orthopaedic

Orthopaedic physical therapists diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system including rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery. This speciality of physical therapy is most often found in the out-patient clinical setting. Orthopedic therapists are trained in the treatment of post-operative orthopedic procedures, fractures, acute sports injuries, arthritis, sprains, strains, back and neck pain, spinal conditions, and amputations.

Joint and spine mobilization/manipulation, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular techniques, muscle reeducation, hot/cold packs, and electrical muscle stimulation are methods employed to expedite recovery . Those who have suffered injury or disease affecting the muscles, bones, ligaments, or tendons will benefit from assessment by a physical therapist specialized in orthopedics.

Paediatric

Paediatric physical therapy assists in early detection of health problems and uses a limited variety of modalities to provide physical therapy for disorders in the pediatric population. These therapists are specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, skeletal, or acquired disorders/diseases. Treatments focus mainly on improving motor skills, balance and coordination, strength and endurance.

Conditions treated include – Back pain, Neck & Joint pain, Headaches, Sports and Running injuries, Postural evaluation, Repetitive Strain Injury and pre and post Surgical Rehabilitation

If you require Physiotherapy, we at HeadtoToe would love to hear from you. Get in touch with us and see how we could help.