Physiotherapy is the use of physical therapies to provide pain relief and aid recovery after surgery, trauma, illness and debilitation. The aim is to achieve a rapid recovery to full fitness and function, with restoration of mobility and quality of life.
The techniques used include:
- Massage
- Thermotherapy - hot and cold packing
- Acupuncture
- Therapeutic exercises
- Hydrotherapy
The range of conditions treated is vast but the most common are:
- Orthopaedic conditions – conservative or post surgical management
- Neurological conditions
- Sports injuries
- General muscular, joint and spinal pain and injuries
- Performance problems or enhancement of the sporting or working animal