Services Offered
Evaluation
Physiotherapy evaluation allows scientific clinical testing to assess the patient’s problem(s). The aim is to identify the causative factors involved, therefore directing the treatment to affect the outcome.
Typical Assessment may include:
Subjective:
What the patient is complaining of?
What is the History of the complaint?
Medical History etc.
Relevant other information
Patient’s goal
Objective:
Posture; Range of Motion; Flexibility;
Strength; Function
Palpation – consistency and feel of
muscle, fascia, ligament, tendon,
joint,
nerural systems pain etc.
Special tests
Analysis: Amalgamate Subjective, Objective information with the knowledge base and experience of the physiotherapist to form an impression of the patients problem(s). Consider differential diagnoses.
Plan: Plan a course of treatment that aims at addressing the patients needs and goals. Refer to the appropriate Clinician as required e.g.: General Practitioner.
Reassess:
Reassess the clinical indicators and the affects of intervention
Treatments
Include but not limited to:
Manual Treatments:
Maitland Spinal and peripheral Joint Manipulative Therapy
Cyriax
Maitland / Kaltenborn
Mobilisations
Myofascial trigger Point:
Per the work of Janet G Travell MD and David G. Simons MD
Soft Tissue Mobilisations:
Cyriax
Cross Friction Massage
Myofascial Release Techniques
Deep Tissue Massage
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Superficial and deep dry needling
Exercise Therapy:
Stretching – muscle and fascial
Flexibility Programmes
Functional Strengthening
Muscle Strengthening
Open and Closed Chain Strengthening
Eccentric Muscle Rehabilitation Programmes
Stabilisation Programmes
Proprioceptive Programmes
Balance Programmes
Modalities:
Moist Heat
Ice
Interferential Therapy
Transcutaneous Electro Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Electrical Stimulation
Ultrasound
Pulsed Short Wave Diathermy
Spinal Traction
Taping and Bracing
Joint – Stability
Postural
Fascial
Education:
Focused Rehabilitations programmes
Home Exercise Programmes
Advice
Equipment
Match Coverage:
Pre and Post Match Physio
Physiotherapy Education:
Consultancy Classes Clubs / Teams