Is Physiotherapy right for you? [live pain free]

Have you ever considered receiving physiotherapy? The answer to this is likely no unless you have sustained an injury that will clearly need some sort of physical rehabilitation such as a broken bone or a strain/sprain. Many people are unaware that you do not need to have sustained a substantial injury to receive care and benefit from physiotherapy treatment.

Physiotherapists specialize in restoring and maximizing function and mobility and play a huge role in cases of an injury or accident. However, physiotherapy is an effective way to prevent injury and disability by improving balance, flexibility, range of motion and coordination. It is much easier to restore function before the onset of pain and disability. Often, there are biomechanical asymmetries and dysfunctions long before and injury or pain presents. Correcting these dysfunctions early plays a vital role in preventing further dysfunction and can prevent a future injury.

Do not wait until you are in substantial pain before seeking care. If you find you are limited in some aspect of your physical mobility and flexibility, having an assessment with a physiotherapist can help prevent pain and injury.

Some common conditions physiotherapist can help with:

• Joint pain (neck, back and extremities - wrist, ankle, knee, etc.)

• Frozen shoulder

• Osteoarthritis

• Sports injuries (sprains, strain and ligament tears)

• Neurological rehabilitation for conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease

• Stroke rehabilitation

• Post-surgical rehabilitation

• Developmental delays in children

• Postural abnormalities

• Repetitive strains and injuries

• Age-related degenerative changes

Treating and preventing these conditions with physiotherapy can have a huge impact on your physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. If you’re feel stuck with your physical wellbeing booking an assessment is the first step to get on the right track. With the help and expertise of our physiotherapist Nicole, you can start moving and feeling better without even knowing that was possible!