Physiotherapy
What is Physiotherapy?
“Physiotherapy is a science based health care profession concerned with human function, movement and maximising human potential. It uses physical approaches such as joint mobilisation, soft tissue work and exercise prescription to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being. It is science-based and committed to applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery”.
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Curriculum Framework (January 2002).
Who will benefit from Physiotherapy?
People who will benefit from physiotherapy include:
- Elderly people
- People who are Injured
- Sports people
- Those who have had surgery
- Women recovering from child birth
- Anyone looking to improve on their physical health for example: flexibility, strength or posture
Those who can benefit the most from physiotherapy treatment include those suffering from:
- Muscular pain (such as neck and back pain)
- Joint pain
- Spinal conditions
- Muscular problems
- Headaches
- Stress
- Sports injuries
What should I expect in a treatment?
Initial appointments (and subsequent appointments for new/different injuries or concerns) with our Physiotherapist are 45 minutes in duration.
These sessions will involve:
- Consultation to establish reason for visit.
- Musculoskeletal screening to assess injury/concern.
- Discussion about treatment plan.
- Hands on treatment.
- Recommendations for home care (such as stretching/exercises).
Subsequent appointments are 30 minutes in duration unless otherwise directed by our Physiotherapist.
For pricing structure, please refer to thePricing page.
Our physio will work with you to develop a treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle, leisure activities and general health.
What kind of results can I expect?
During your physiotherapy treatment you will learn about your injury as well as the factors you can implement into your daily routine, to assist with the healing of your injury and prevention in the future. The physiotherapist will work with you to optimise your function, movement and pain reduction.
Areas that you will see improvements in may include:
- muscle flexibility
- joint mobility
- muscle strength
- general function
- pain
- fitness
The physiotherapists at NMK pride themselves on correctly diagnosing your musculoskeletal complaint so that treatment can be specifically tailored to maximise your improvements. If for any reason you may plateau in your improvements, we will seek further advice from specialists or other health care providers to ensure the best outcome for you.
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