What is Physiotherapy? Understanding Physiotherapy - Goals and Objectives
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a branch of healthcare that focuses on helping individuals regain and maintain their physical mobility and function. It utilises a combination of manual therapy, exercises, and education to promote recovery and improve overall well-being.
Physiotherapy aims to optimise human movement and function, thereby enhancing individuals' quality of life. It is performed by highly trained physiotherapists who have extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. These professionals are experts in assessing and diagnosing physical problems and formulating personalised treatment plans for their patients.
You might think you’ve had physiotherapy but have you really experienced the real thing? Many of you may have received treatment through the NHS in the form of a handout sheet with some exercises to do at home, but actually there is so much more to physiotherapy than that!
Our ethos at Wickford Physiotherapy is to do this with empathy, using our expertise and our vast experience.
How do we support patients?
Pain Management: Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in alleviating pain, whether it is caused by a sports injury, chronic condition, or post-surgical recovery. Through various techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, Shockwave Therapy and laser, we can help reduce pain levels, improve joint mobility, and promote healing.
Rehabilitation and Recovery: Physiotherapy is vital for individuals recovering from surgeries, accidents, or traumatic injuries. By designing tailored rehabilitation programmes, we can help patients regain strength, restore flexibility, and improve balance and coordination. This comprehensive approach speeds up recovery and minimizes the risk of reinjury.
Injury Prevention: Physiotherapists are not only concerned with treating existing injuries but also focus on preventing future ones. We provide guidance on proper body mechanics, ergonomic techniques, and specific exercises to strengthen muscles and joints, reducing the risk of injury during daily activities or sports participation.
So, if after reading this, you want to experience excellent physiotherapy utilising many of the techniques outlined above, come and see us.
For more information or to speak to our friendly reception team, give us a call on 01268 765883 or email us at reception@wickfordphysiotherapy.co.uk
