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Physiotherapy treatment: Why and How

Treatment under the care of a registered physiotherapist is a recognized and effective solution for many musculoskeletal problems. Physiotherapists have detailed, specialized knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, which allows them to uniquely identify the underlying cause of a patientu2019s problems and provide treatment accordingly.<br>

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Physiotherapy treatment: Why and How

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  1. PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT WHY & HOW

  2. PHYSIOTHERAPY BENEFITS 01 02 Sports Injuries, Improve Strength Orthopaedic 03 04 Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Cerebral Palsy Neurological 06 05 Cardiopulmonary Endurance

  3. COMMOM INJURIES Physiotherapists have advanced training in manual therapy including mobilization and manipulation techniques. Therapists specialize in pelvic health, acupuncture, or concussion and vestibular rehabilitation.

  4. VARIOUS PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS MANUAL THERAPY MASSAGE THERAPY CONCUSSION AND VESTIBULAR THERAPY WOMEN’S PELVIC THERAPY

  5. VARIOUS PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENTS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY ACUPUNCTURE IMS & DRY NEEDLING SPORTS MEDICINE

  6. PROGRAMS BONE HEALTH PROGRAMS HIP & KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS EXERCISE PROGRAMS Bone is made up of living tissue that constantly changes throughout our life. Bone-health exercises, like walking and hiking, are beneficial to aspects of health such as cardiovascular health. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Physiotherapy is recommended as part of a treatment plan for osteoarthritis, in all stages of the condition. Exercise therapy is an important form of treatment that can greatly contribute to the recovery process for many injuries and conditions, both orthopaedic and those affecting other systems of the body.

  7. LOW BACK PAIN Cause of Disability Psychological & Social Factors Lifestyle factors Exercise has shown to be highly effective in treating low back pain Interventional procedures such as injections and surgical procedures have been shown to have a limited role in the management of low back pain Give up old habits and beliefs

  8. RISK FACTORS HABITS Back Pain No Exercise Medications OTHER FACTORS Wrong Treatment Stress and Tension

  9. KNEE PAIN Majority of people will experience knee pain in their lifetime, and this prevalence only increases as we age. The most common cause of this pain is damage to the meniscus, the cartilage between the knee bones. This can lead to knee pain, stiffness, and arthritis in the joint, and affects almost 40% of people over age 50, and almost 50% of people over 65. The most common procedure to fix this is arthroscopic surgery, which is performed over 2 million times each year across the globe.

  10. A proper exercise program and treatment from a physiotherapist will benefit your knee more than surgery in the long run. It will avoid exposing you to the risks of surgery, and is less costly in terms of rehabilitation time and lost work hours. While surgery may be necessary in some situations, it should always be the last resort.

  11. VESTIBULAR PHYSIOTHERAPY DIZZINESS Dizziness is a term that we use for many different kinds of sensations: feeling light-headed, feeling off-balance, and feeling woozy or floating. Vertigo Dizziness can also lead to more falls, and difficulty with many activities of daily living It can be effectively treated by Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy VRT involves hands-on therapies such as the Epley’s Maneuver to relieve vertigo, and neck therapy to treat dizziness coming from the neck.

  12. Epley’s Maneuver Special exercises to retrain your brain Exercises to regain gaze stability Exercises to overcome motion sensitivity, and restore balance. VRT

  13. CHIROPODY Chiropodist Common Conditions Good physical health starts at the feet. A Chiropodist is a primary health care practitioner who specialises in diseases and dysfunction of the foot, assess, treat and manage a variety of skin, nail, muscle, tendon and biomechanical disorders. Foot Pain Custom Foot Orthoses Calluses and Corns Nail Care Fungal Infections Warts, Neuromas Medical Grade Compression Socks Diabetic Foot Care Children’s Foot Problems Nail and soft tissue procedure

  14. PELVIC HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY Did you know that over 70% of women experience pelvic floor complications as a result of childbirth, and about 10% of Canadians experience some form of incontinence? While this remains a taboo subject for many Canadians, pelvic floor physiotherapy is an effective, evidence-based treatment for pelvic pain and incontinence. Manual (hands-on) therapy not only to the pelvic muscles but to nearby joints and muscles including the abdomen, trunk, back and hips

  15. Physiotherapy Treatment involves a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and other appropriate treatment modalities such as laser, acupuncture, or shockwave therapy. Why Physiotherapy

  16. THANK YOU No matter what your issue, there is a therapist that’s right for you!

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