Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy, also called Physical Therapy, helps to restore movement and function when affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce the risk of injury or illness in the future.
It helps you improve how your body performs physical movements. It can be part of a generalized pain management plan or a specific treatment for an injury or health condition.
- improve movement and function
- reduce pain and stiffness
- improve quality of life
Most people start physical therapy after a diagnosis of an injury or condition.
This may include, but is not limited to:
- Neck and back pain is caused by problems in the muscles and skeleton
- Problems in the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, such as arthritis and - - the after-effects of amputation
- Lung problems such as asthma
- Treatment following a heart attack or stroke
- Post-surgical treatment, for example, a hip or knee replacement
- Pelvic issues, such as bladder and bowel issues related to childbirth
- Loss of mobility because of trauma to the brain or spine, or due to diseases - like Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis
- Fatigue, pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of muscle strength, for example, - during cancer treatment, or palliative care
