Physiotherapy
freedom of movement
Physiotherapy (also called physical therapy) is a healthcare profession focused on improving movement, function, pain and overall well-being. Treatments include hands-on therapy, exercise/rehabilitation and education. It not only helps people recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions or pain but also prevents future injuries by addressing pain, stiffness, weakness and mobility issues.
A physiotherapist uses various techniques to help restore function including:
exercise therapy: strengthening, stretching and mobility exercises
manual therapy: hands-on techniques like massage, joint mobilization, IMS dry-needling and red light laser therapy
posture & movement training: improving balance, coordination and ergonomicslifestyle education: preventing injuries and managing conditions
Physiotherapy can help with:
muscle & joint pain: back pain, arthritis, sports injuries or sprain/strains
post-surgical recovery: joint replacements,
spinal or extremity surgeries
rehabilitation after injuries or accidents: fractures or whiplash