Physiotherapy consists of the following treatments.

• Manipulation

• Soft tissue massage

• Mobilisation

• Ergonomic assessment and advice

• Electrotherapy

• Ultrasound imaging analysis

• Hydrotherapy

• Laser therapy

• Interferential therapy

• EMG biofeedback and rehabilitation

• Clinical Pilates matwork

• Taping

• Acupuncture

Physiotherapy brings relief to people of all ages in reducing pain and improving mobility of organs. Speedy recovery, restoration of normal body posture and proper alignment of parts to prevent recurrence of the problem are the goals of physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is suitable to all disorders that have the symptoms of pain, stiffness, loss of movement, weakness, etc.

The following major benefits accrue by proper application of physiotherapy techniques.

• Alleviation of pain

• Treatment and prevention of sports injuries

• Restoration of motion in joints and increase in the range of motion

• Higher physical coordination

• Ergonomic advice regarding postural problems

• Pre-operative rehabilitation

• Post-operative rehabilitation

• Relief from chronic ailments like arthritis

• Correction of shoulder, hand, wrist or arm problems

• Muscle strains, tears and joint sprains

• Improvement from impaired mobility

In any physiotherapy session, you will encounter one of the techniques listed hereunder for overall physical improvement and restoration to normalcy.

• Manual techniques like soft tissue manipulation and joint mobilisation

• Exercises, positioning and other similar practices for pain management

• Emphasis on exercise in spine rehabilitation

• Progressive strengthening and stretching programmes to restore full functionality

• Therapeutic massage

• Dynamic stabilisation

• Body mechanics training

• Myofascial release

• Patello femoral methods

• Pilates

• Traction and orthotic supports

• Heat and cold procedures

• Electro therapeutic applications

Sessions with physiotherapists will vary between 15 minutes and a few hours, depending on the severity of the problems or disorders. Physiotherapy is a slow process and there should be no urgency or hurrying in physiotherapy treatments at any stage. Lot of patience will be required to get normalcy back again.