Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists Can Offer Many Treatment Techniques

In our treatment rooms we begin with begin with a detailed assessment. Individual treatments are devised according to the results of the assessment, recommendations by other health professionals and on consultation with the client. This could involve manual joint and muscle treatment, postural advice, exercise programmes—both at the practice and ones to be carried out at home. Also if required, ultra sound, dry needling (a form of acupuncture), electrical stimulation, massage, taping, recommendations on supports / braces and lifestyle choices as well as other forms of rehabilitation
We also have a rehabilitation gym which can used in its own right or in conjunction with the treatment in rooms.

When arriving to see a Clarence physiotherapist, you may have concerns as to what will happen over the course of your session. You may also wonder why and what the therapist is doing. In general physiotherapists will utilise the following treatment modalities and tailor these to meet your needs.

‘Dry’ Land Treatments

In our treatment rooms we begin with begin with a detailed assessment. Individual treatments are devised according to the results of the assessment, recommendations by other health professionals and on consultation with the client. This could involve manual joint and muscle treatment, postural advice, exercise programmes—both at the practice and ones to be carried out at home. Also if required, ultra sound, dry needling (a form of acupuncture), electrical stimulation, massage, taping, recommendations on supports / braces and lifestyle choices as well as other forms of rehabilitation
We also have a rehabilitation gym which can used in its own right or in conjunction with the treatment in rooms.

When arriving to see a Clarence physiotherapist, you may have concerns as to what will happen over the course of your session. You may also wonder why and what the therapist is doing. In general physiotherapists will utilise the following treatment modalities and tailor these to meet your needs.

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy consists of a variety of hands-on intervention techniques ranging from soft tissue mobilisation, joint mobilisations to joint manipulations. Manual therapy is a highly effective treatment method that can provide pain relief, improve range of movement and improving function.

Soft Tissue Mobilisation

Soft tissue mobilisation techniques can be used to have an effect on the soft tissue. Deep friction techniques, Myofascial release and Trigger point therapy are the common techniques used by our therapists to breakdown scar tissues, improve the extensibility of the soft tissues, enhance circulation and encourage drainage.

Joint Mobilisation

The most common techniques are from Maitland and Mulligan. Varying degrees of passive mechanical pressure is directed at a particular joint, encouraging a specific movement in a specific direction. The movement aims to improve joint mechanics and/or correct joint positional faults. It also stimulates mechanoreceptors which helps to reduce pain. Because of their knowledge of joint kinematics, physiotherapists are able to facilitate small movements in joints to have a big effect in the overall range of movement.

Other Treatment Modalities

Other treatment modalities such as Dry needling which is a form of acupuncture, electrotherapy treatment such as Ultra sound and Electrical stimulation and Taping may be used if appropriate for your condition with your consent.

Exercises

Exercises may be introduced in our gym and also some may be listed for you to do at home to optimise your recovery.

What Techniques Work Best For Me?

Your Clarence physiotherapist will have to perform a consultation and physical assessment to determine the cause of the problem before choosing the appropriate technique that works best. It is also important to determine the pain pattern in terms of severity, irritability and nature of pain. Sometimes, it is a combination of a number of these physiotherapy techniques over a certain time frame which is required to achieve the best results.