Physiotherapy is a dynamic profession which uses a range of treatment techniques to restore movement and function within the body. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) explains that: "Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximizing potential
It uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variation in health status;
It is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery
The exercise of clinical judgment and informed interpretation is at its core"
Physiotherapy is a dynamic profession which uses a range of treatment techniques to restore movement and function within the body. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) explains that: "Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with human function and movement and maximizing potential:
Sports injuries and providing rehabilitation
Back and neck pain from arthritis, whiplash, sciatica
Orthopedic conditions - post-operative and rehabilitation
Chest conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema
Neurological conditions such as strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, Bell's Palsy, Cerebral Palsy
Obstetric and gynecological problems such as stress incontinence, post natal care
Neurological physiotherapy is the treatment of patients who have a neurological disorder such as stroke, MS, brain injury or Parkinson's disease.
Physiotherapists may specialize in a particular aspect of physiotherapy as their career progresses. A neurological physiotherapist will have gained experience by treating neurological patients and also attending courses specific to neurological physiotherapy to further their knowledge in this area.
Not necessarily - you can refer yourself directly for physiotherapy if you are self funding. However, if your private health insurance covers you for treatment you will probably need a referral from your GP. Please check details with your health insurance company.
At your first appointment your physiotherapist will assess your condition. At the end of this appointment, you might be given an exercise program to follow on your own, or you might require further appointments for treatment. The situation will be discussed with you and an estimate provided of how many additional treatments, if needed, will be required and over what time period. Should this change during your course of treatment, the physiotherapist will discuss this with you and advise you accordingly.
AROM is an abbreviation for Active Range of Motion, a term commonly used by physical therapists when referring to the range of movement through which a patient can actively (without external assistance) move a joint using the muscles adjacent to the joint.
PROM is an abbreviation for Passive Range of Motion, a term commonly used by physical therapists when referring to moving a body part through it's available range without the activation of the patient's muscles. The movement itself is performed by an external source such as a physical therapist.
Neurological physiotherapy is the treatment of patients who have a neurological disorder such as stroke, MS, brain injury or Parkinson's disease.
Physiotherapists may specialize in a particular aspect of physiotherapy as their career progresses. A neurological physiotherapist will have gained experience by treating neurological patients and also attending courses specific to neurological physiotherapy to further their knowledge in this area.
Neurological physiotherapy will specifically assess the problems that result from a neurological disorder. These may include spasticity, weakness, walking problems, balance problems and altered movement patterns.
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