Why people see us
Do you have difficulty walking as a result of knee pain, injury or surgery? Is a cardiac condition depriving you of performing your normal activities of daily living? Are your fingers becoming deformed as a result of arthritis or some other condition? Do you experience difficulty getting in and out of bed as a result of a stroke, Parkinson's disease or some other condition? Have you lost strength in your lower extremity as a result of aging? Or maybe you have been the victim of several falls and now feel unsafe getting around the home or community. All of the above and more are reasons to see us.
Physiotherapy uses therapeutic exercise, physical agent modalities such as heat, cold and ultrasound along with skillful manipulation to help individuals restore or attain normal functional movement. Some see us as following a referral from their primary care physician, however there is no need for you to function beneath your capacity - we can help.
In this section
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Arthritic complaints
One of the major complaints in patients seeking the help of a physiotherapist is arthritis. With physiotherapy, the arthritis sufferer can learn to live comfortably with a disease that would otherwise be crippling. more »
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Asthma
With its emphasis on supervised and safe movement, physiotherapy helps asthma sufferers to get moving and more air through their lungs. more »
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Back problems
Back problems may be the result of an injury, a degenerative disease, poor posture or even infection. Besides treatment, your physiotherapist will educate you in ways of preventing your back problems from recurring and/or train you to manage these problems and alleviate pain. more »
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Cardiovascular disease
The goal of physiotherapy in cardiac rehabilitation is to restore the patient, whether he has a chronic condition or an acute event, to optimum functioning. more »
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Core stability
Core stability trains all the muscles to contract together at the right time before any movement of the extremities takes place - and thus prevent injury. more »
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Diabetes
Physiotherapy for diabetes takes a holistic approach to treatment, therefore your safety and wellbeing are our primary concern. more »
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Down Syndrome
With proper intervention and exercise, a child with Down Syndrome can lead a life of fuller physical function. more »
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Ergonomic consulting
Ergonomics deals with the design of the workplace to maximise productivity by reducing worker discomfort and fatigue. Because physiotherapists are knowledgeable in the areas of anatomy, physiology and psychology, they are well equipped to perform ergonomic consulting in the workplace and the home. more »
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that manifests itself among other things in widespread pain and tenderness, fatigue, weakness in the limbs, poor sleep and low grade fever. more »
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Flexibility
Physiotherapy can help you regain or improve your flexibility so you can look and feel better and function at your optimum. more »
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Incontinence
In most cases, incontinence or loss of bowel and bladder control, is curable, so it is something you don’t have to live with. more »
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Injury prevention
A great part of the physiotherapy treatment protocol has to do with injury prevention. Let’s take a look at some ways we can help you prevent injury. more »
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Joint injuries
Joint injuries are among the most common problems experienced by physiotherapy patients. The goal of physiotherapy is to assist the injured to reduce pain and return to a prior level of function. more »
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Lymphedema
Lymphedema may affect the arms, legs or abdomen, characterised by swelling due to the build-up of lymphatic fluid in the tissues following certain surgery or radiation treatment. more »
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Mobility independence
Being able to access one's surroundings comfortably is important to everyone. For someone suffering from a disability or who has been injured it is even more so. Fortunately, with the help of physiotherapy this task is less daunting than it would otherwise be. more »
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Motor vehicle accident rehabilitation
Physiotherapy is involved in all phases of motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, assisting to relieve pain and assist the patient to reach maximum capacity and mobility. more »
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Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and central nervous system and there is no cure at this time. Physiotherapy treatment helps to deal with this disease as muscular dysfunction is a major symptom. more »
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Musculoskeletal conditions
Musculoskeletal conditions is a broad term that encompasses damage to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves, from which many patients recover their strength and ability through physiotherapy treatment. more »
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Neck pain and headaches
Many pharmacy shelves are stocked with headache remedies, but finding relief from headache and neck pain often times entails getting physiotherapy treatment. The goal of physiotherapy is to help you achieve a level of function and live a pain-free life. more »
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Neurological problems
Neurological problems stem from a wide range of conditions relating to defects in the function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles or nerves. The goals of physiotherapy will be to help the individual gain or return to a level of function or independence. more »
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Nutrition
Good nutrition is vital to good health, but if it is neglected and disease occurs, physiotherapy can help to put you back on your feet and give you the tools to lead a better life. more »
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Occupational rehabilitation
Occupational rehabilitation is the process of restoring function to injured workers so they can return to work and is a necessary adjunct to the broad spectrum of health care. By taking advantage of this service, employees can prevent loss of wages due to injuries and can enjoy a more productive working environment and employers can preserve their bottom line by avoiding decreased man-hours and medical expenses. more »
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Osteoarthritis
Many people who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis resign themselves to a life of pain and substandard living. However, physiotherapy offers a range of options for dealing with the crippling effects of this condition. more »
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weakened, increasing the chance of fractures occurring. Though more common in older women, it can also affect younger women and men. more »
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the development, health and illnesses of children. A child may be referred to physiotherapy if she has developmental delays that prevent her from achieving the milestones that are expected at that particular age. more »
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Post fracture rehabilitation
Fractures are common among athletes, children and even the elderly, however anyone can become a suffer from a fracture. Physiotherapy can play a vital role in enabling you to resume your activities. more »
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Post operative rehabilitation
Pain management during rehabilitation is an important consideration to allow the person to begin moving the injured part as quickly as possible and physiotherapy can play a very important role. more »
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Posture correction
Good posture is not just good for your appearance; it affects your general health as well. Postural correction may be necessary in patients who have had a neurological dysfunction, but it may also be helpful for persons who do not have a clinical complaint. more »
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Pregnancy
A woman who was active before pregnancy can continue to be active during pregnancy, barring certain risks. A physiotherapist can be invaluable to the general health of an expecting mother and her baby. more »
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Sciatica
Sciatica is a common condition that causes pain to radiate in the buttocks, down the leg and into the foot. This pain is the result of a herniated disc in the backbone that compresses the sciatic nerve. more »
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition in which a person’s spine is curved from side to side and appears as an “S” or a “C” on an x-ray film. It occurs and worsens most commonly in adolescents and affects more girls than boys. more »
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Sports psychology
Physiotherapists trained in sports psychology can help athletes prepare themselves mentally as well as physically to compete, either pre or post-injury. more »
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Stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation helps the person become as functional as possible and teaches new ways of living while coping with the disability. more »
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Tingling or numbness
This sensation is caused by a change in the functioning of a sensory nerve and can occur in any part of the body, but is most common in the fingers and feet. more »
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Whiplash
Whiplash occurs most frequently during motor vehicle accidents and the car does not have to be traveling at a fast rate. When the body is struck from behind, the head bobs back and forth and the injury can cause damage to muscles in the neck, the ligaments, vertebrae, the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. more »
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