Physiotherapy is a well-respected healthcare profession that takes a whole-body approach to wellness and considers both physical and physiological factors and are dedicated to the assessment, maintenance, and restoration of the physical function and performance of the body. It is grounded in movement sciences and aims to enhance or restore function of multiple body systems. Therapists help you overcome or manage disease, injury and disability. People may imagine someone recovering from a broken leg or a serious injury when they think about physiotherapy, but it can help with a lot more than just injury recovery.
How can physiotherapy help me?
Working with a physiotherapist can help you regain movement, reduce pain and learn exercises and body mechanics to help you heal or strengthen your body to prevent problems down the road.
Physiotherapists have specialized knowledge and bring a holistic approach to recovery, which enables them to treat a wide variety of conditions including fractures and sprains, arthritis and post-surgical issues, stroke and brain injury, dizziness and balance issues, pelvic conditions, and more.
How does it work?
The physiotherapist will develop an individualized treatment plan, which may include manual therapy, injury-specific exercise programs, electrotherapy and acupuncture. You will also learn simple exercises and stretches to practice at home. Maintaining your at-home exercises is an important part of the recovery process.