How Physiotherapy is Delivered
Physiotherapy uses various approaches, including:
- Exercise: Physiotherapists will teach you exercises to improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. These exercises can be done at the clinic or at home.
- Manual therapy: Physiotherapists may use their hands to mobilize and massage your muscles and joints. This can help reduce pain, improve flexibility, and increase joint mobility.
- Electrotherapy: Physiotherapists may use electrical stimulation to reduce pain, improve muscle strength, and decrease inflammation.
- Heat and ice: Physiotherapists might use heat and ice to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Ultrasound therapy: Physiotherapists may use ultrasound waves to penetrate deep tissues and reduce pain and inflammation.
- Taping: Physiotherapists can use tape to support your muscles and joints and reduce pain.
- Acupuncture: Some physiotherapists use acupuncture, which involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, to reduce pain and promote healing.
The physiotherapist will work with you to determine which approaches will work best for you.
A physiotherapy session typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes. The number of sessions you need depends on your condition.
Physiotherapy is a safe and effective treatment that can help improve various physical problems and conditions. If you have a physical issue that interferes with your daily life, consider talking to a physiotherapist.
