What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a specialised profession of physical health care with a science foundation. Physiotherapy is drug free and relies on manual diagnosis and treatment to the musculoskeletal system. It is a 'hands on' manual therapy and one of the best proven approaches for the treatment of joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments.
The ultimate aim of physiotherapy is to restore and maintain the full movement and function of the body after injury, illness or disease has affected it. The physiotherapists at Fountain Physiotherapy are all highly skilled and experienced in dealing with all types of problems that can limit your function.
What can Physiotherapy Help?
Physiotherapy aims to:
- Alleviate pain and increase/restore joint movements
- Improve balance and co-ordination
- Increase muscle strength and control
- Treat and prevent injuries. Empower patients with advice and education
Conditions that Physiotherapy can treat:
- Spinal problems - including prolapsed discs, spondylosis, degeneration, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck, headaches, whiplash injury and referred arm and leg pains etc.
- Joint problems - arthritis, injury, pain and swelling, stiffness in joints, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow etc.
- Injuries - to muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons.
- Work related conditions such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and sports injuries.
- Pre surgery - preparation for surgical procedures to obtain maximum benefit from operation.
- After surgery - rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery eg. hip and knee replacements or general Physiotherapy after general surgery.
- Fractures - treatment to facilitate the healing process and to regain full function once the bones have healed
