Physiotherapy is a treatment method that focuses on the science of movement and helps people to restore, maintain and maximize their physical strength, function, motion and overall well-being by addressing the underlying physical issues.
Physiotherapy may be used to help patients with a number of conditions, including:
- Cardiorespiratory
- Cancer, palliative care and lymphedema
- Incontinence
- Women’s health concerns
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurological
- Orthopedic
- Pain
The techniques used by the therapist include:
- Manual manipulation
- Electric nerve stimulation
- Acupuncture
- Demonstration
- Functional testing
- Device provision