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Services of Physiotherapy:

 Reduce pain, swelling and inflammation.


 Improve range of motion.
 Improve muscle strength.
 Improve nerve damage.
 Improve cardiovascular stamina.
 Improve coordination.
 Vestibular rehab.
 Post and pre op rehab.
 Sports injuries.
 Improve respiratory function.
 Regain mobility.
 Gait training.
 Balance training.
 Improve independence.
 Ergonomic and postural care.
 Prevention of worsening conditions.
 Improve functional ability.
 Improve quality of life.
Conditions benefiting from Physiotherapy:

- Musculoskeletal conditions: e.g


- Back pain
- Knee pain
- Neck pain
- Fractures

- Neurological conditions: e.g


- Stroke
- Bells palsy
- TBI

- Cardiorespiratory conditions: e.g


- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Heart attack

- Vestibular conditions: e.g


- Vertigo

- Pre and post op patients: e.g


- CABG
- ACL
- TKR
Physiotherapy Modalities:

Pain management:
-Hot/cold pack
-TENS
-Ultrasound
-Kinesio taping
-Manual therapy (MFR, Stretching)

Improve ROM:
-Joint mobilisation
-Stretching
-Mobility exercise

Improve strength:
-Resisted exercise
-Functional exercise
-Cardiovascular stamina exercise
Postural care:
-Postural education
-Ergonomic advice

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