Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
How does it work ?
Joint mobilisation
A manual therapy where therapists apply “a continuum of skilled passive movements to the joint complex” at varying speeds.
Therapeutic exercise and stretches
Physical activities prescribed to achieve improved respiratory capacity, improved coordination, improved mobilisation of joints, improved balance, improved circulation, improved muscle strength and to release contracted muscles, tendons and fascia.
Soft tissue massage
Technique that involve direct physical action on muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia or other soft tissues on the body. It helps improve blood circulation, quicken healing time of muscular tissues and strained ligaments, and helps in relaxing muscles.
Taping
Strapping tape and Supportive taping is commonly used by physiotherapists to:
- Relieve your pain
- Improve joint stability
- Enhance athlete confidence
- Reduce injury recurrence
- Prevent injury
- stabilise or support the injury
- pain-relief via a de-loading of the vulnerable or painful structures
- or to facilitate normal movement, muscles or postural patterns
Breathing exercises and techniques
Controlled breathing helps de-stress us by promoting calmness and relaxation. It keeps the mind and body functioning efficiently and helps lower blood pressure.
Electro Physical agents
These are composed of hot packs, cooling agents and ultrasound.
