What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is an evidenced based health profession that maximises the movement potential of the body.
Physiotherapists work in Hospitals, Universities, private practice, medical centres, rehabilitation centres, aged care homes, with sporting teams and Government. We also collaborate closely with local doctors and specialists when required to ensure safe and effective recovery. We take great pride in our work to improve the health and wellbeing of the community.
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Throughout the phases of life the body is subject to sustained pressures (non-traumatic events) such as prolonged postures (in the office, in the car), repetitive manual lifting (at work, at home) and traumatic events (sport, surgery or even falls).
Our bodies are capable vehicles that can adapt to our lifestyle demands, utilising the full musculoskeletal system (muscles, tendons, joints, nerves, ligaments and bones), cardiorespiratory system (heart and lungs) and neurological system (brain and nerves). These Movement dysfunctions resulting from pain, weakness, inflexibility, impaired balance can be treated to optimise your movement ability.
WHY SEEK OUT A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?
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Physiotherapists play a big role in treating injuries whether traumatic or non-traumatic in nature, with the ultimate goal of returning the individual to pre-injury capacity. We also educate and inform on ways to prevent future injury.
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Through careful consideration and thorough discussion + assessment of the patient, the movement dysfunction can be identified and a management plan created.
What we want to achieve:
Return to normal function
Reduced risk of reinjury
Improved quality of life