What is Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists work with clients of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. Whether it’s pain management and rehabilitation from an acute injury like a sprained ankle or management of chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, a physiotherapist can help. But physiotherapy is not limited to rehabilitation of injury and the effects of disease or disability. A physiotherapist also provides education and advice for health promotion, disease, and injury prevention.
Physiotherapy treatments can include:
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Personalized exercise programs designed to improve your strength, range of motion, and function
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Massage
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Dry needling/IMS (intra-muscular stimulation)
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Joint mobilization and manipulation to reduce pain and stiffness
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Hot and cold packs and modalities to relieve pain, reduce swelling, speed up the healing process, improve movement and function
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Airway clearance methods to assist people with breathing difficulties
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Skin and wound care
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Management of incontinence including pelvic floor re-education
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Functional activity and tolerance testing and training
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Work and occupational re-training and return to work planning
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Prescription, fabrication, and application of assistive, adaptive, supportive, and protective devices and equipment
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Environmental change, focusing on removing barriers to function
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