What Does A Physiotherapist Do?

What Is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is an allied health profession that helps patients through movement and physical treatment methods and addresses the individual factors contributing to a patient’s pain story. As physiotherapists are registered primary healthcare practitioners, you don’t need a referral to make an appointment.

Physical physiotherapy methods may include hands-on soft tissue massage, exercise, dry needling, stretching or joint or nerve mobilisations, advice on posture ergonomics, and suggestions for medical liaison or referral for radiological imaging where necessary.

Addressing the issues at the individual level may include communication, education, and teaching our patients how to implement strategies to change their thoughts about pain and injury, management techniques, life balance strategies, stress management, and general well-being management.

We improve people’s quality of life with benefits such as:

• Increasing function and mobility
• Reducing pain
• Improving strength
• Reducing the reliance on surgery and medication
• Reducing the risk of future injury
• Improving mental wellbeing

What Does Physiotherapist Do: Services for Pain Relief and Injury Prevention

Physiotherapists offer comprehensive services for pain management and injury prevention. At City Physiotherapy, an Adelaide-based clinic, services include specialised treatments that enhance physical fitness and quality of life for clients in need, which include the following: 

• Dry Needling: Used to alleviate muscle tension and reduce chronic pain by targeting specific trigger points.
• Manual Therapy: A hands-on therapy approach that addresses musculoskeletal conditions and improves patient care.
• Exercise Programs: Supervised exercises that build physical fitness and promote healing while preventing future injuries.
• Health Promotion Education: Physiotherapists provide health promotion education to encourage lifestyle changes for managing chronic conditions.

These services are designed to meet unique clinical presentations and medical needs. City Physiotherapy’s personalised approach allows physiotherapists to treat people based on individual health goals.

Comprehensive, Individualised Physiotherapy for Different Demographics

City Physiotherapy customises its services to meet specific demographic needs, addressing challenges in chronic disease management, occupational health assessments, and sports injuries. This personalised care approach provides tailored support across various health settings.

Athletes

Focusing on injury prevention activities and sports-related injuries, physiotherapy for athletes includes specialised exercises and therapies that enhance physical fitness and promote recovery.

Pregnant Women

Physiotherapy supports well-being during pregnancy by addressing musculoskeletal conditions and discomfort. This gentle care improves the quality of life for expectant mothers.

Seniors

For seniors, physiotherapists work on improving mobility and providing self-management advice. Fall prevention and strength training help them maintain independence in residential aged care facilities.

Office Workers

To address issues like back pain and posture, physiotherapists treat people with workplace-specific conditions. They also provide occupational health assessments to promote physical fitness and relieve chronic pain from extended sitting.

City Physiotherapy’s services cater to each group’s unique physical requirements, emphasising patient care that supports long-term well-being.

What Does A Physio Do: Physiotherapy for Pregnant Women

Physiotherapists treat pregnant women to manage physical health and alleviate pregnancy-related pain. By using safe and gentle techniques, City Physiotherapy helps improve body alignment and prepares women for labor.

Pain Relief and Physical Preparation

Physiotherapists alleviate discomfort in areas like the lower back and hips, addressing musculoskeletal conditions common during pregnancy. Self-management advice supports strength and flexibility.

Postpartum Care

Postpartum physiotherapy aids in restoring physical health by addressing muscle weakness. Physiotherapists prescribe aids and exercises to support long-term health for new mothers.

City Physiotherapy’s services for pregnancy-related physiotherapy ensure safe and effective treatment that enhances quality of life for women before and after childbirth.

Role of Physiotherapy in Supporting Senior Mobility and Independence

Seniors benefit from physiotherapy through fall prevention, enhanced mobility, and improved quality of life. City Physiotherapy provides targeted care for chronic conditions, making it possible for seniors to enjoy greater independence.

Mobility and Fall Prevention

Strengthening and balance exercises reduce fall risks, improving quality of life. These programs also support joint health and mobility.

Enhanced Quality of Life

Staying active through physiotherapy supports well-being and reduces chronic pain. To enhance their physical health, exercise tailored for seniors is often provided in residential aged care facilities.

City Physiotherapy’s senior care services allow clients to maintain independence and mobility through targeted pain management and preventative care.

Physiotherapy for Office Workers: Relieving Chronic Pain and Enhancing Workplace Wellness

Office workers frequently experience chronic pain due to prolonged sitting and poor posture. Physiotherapists address musculoskeletal conditions and injury prevention by promoting ergonomics and posture correction.

Back Pain Management

Physiotherapy reduces discomfort by targeting chronic back pain. Physiotherapists assess posture and develop strategies for long-term relief.

Ergonomics and Posture

Physio guidance on ergonomics prevents work-related injuries. City Physiotherapy provides occupational health assessments to promote workplace wellness and reduce repetitive strain injuries.

City Physiotherapy helps office workers achieve a healthier work environment by addressing chronic pain and offering injury prevention strategies.

How to Choose the Right Physiotherapy Services for Your Needs

Choosing the right physiotherapy service is essential for effective chronic disease management and injury prevention. Here are considerations for selecting the best care:

Health Goals

Understand your primary goals, including pain management, recovery from sports injuries, or lifestyle modification. City Physiotherapy offers services tailored to individual needs.

Specialised Treatments

For comprehensive care, look for a clinic offering manual therapy, dry needling, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.

Reputation and Accreditation

Choosing a clinic affiliated with the Australian Physiotherapy Association ensures high standards of patient care. See a physiotherapist licensed by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia for trusted service.

City Physiotherapy’s highly trained health professionals make it a preferred choice for those seeking customised, goal-oriented physiotherapy services.

What Do We Do?

Physiotherapists predominantly treat people in pain. This can be acute pain or long-standing chronic pain. It can be from an injury, accident or from a health condition, from genetic factors, work related or repetitive movements, hormonal and chemical fluctuation factors, a sedentary lifestyle to one that is overactive or one that is in a constant state of stress and fatigue.

We treat people in pain primarily with hands-on treatment and exercise whilst also using our Physiotherapy trained skills to address the biological, psychological and social components to a patient’s pain issues. We are in a unique position to assist our patients recover from and learn new ways of dealing with their pain to improve their day to day living and lifestyle.

Our physiotherapists care about our patients as individuals and will work together with our patients to address the vast array of contributing factors that may have led to the onset of pain, stiffness and other symptoms in a safe and confidential environment.

At City Physiotherapy, we have a broad focus on many types of physiotherapy.  We can assist with sports injury management and rehabilitation, from all ability levels from beginner to elite. We also have significant experience in treating musculoskeletal aches and pains, back injuries, pregnancies, headaches, and more. 

As physiotherapists, we live by the phrase “Prevention is better than a cure.” Preventative physiotherapy supports overall wellbeing, and helps you reach your health-related goals. 

We have the knowledge and skills to educate you on how to minimise and prevent the risk of future injuries. We have a proactive approach that addresses the underlying issues before they become problematic. We guide you by devising plans and personalised programmes that will see you get the most out of your exercise. 

City Physiotherapy can also help with performance enhancing, which improves personal performance in your sport and exercise. We can do this by assessing areas of strength and weakness. 

Ultimately, we assess, diagnose, and manage the care of our patients. We can treat a range of conditions, and address and reduce risk factors associated with particular conditions and lifestyles. 

Conclusion: How We Can Help You

We have a wide range of treatments, because everyone is unique. 

We perform manual therapy, such as stretching, joint and spinal manipulation and mobilisation, and manual resistance training. We organise and implement exercise programs, such as muscle strengthening programmes and pilates. We are highly skilled in specialised soft tissue techniques, dry needling, and pregnancy therapeutic exercises. 

Often, your injury is a result of other underlying issues. For example, knee pain is often as a result of tightness or imbalances of your spine, hips, pelvis, ankle or foot. Physiotherapists work with you to identify these issues and help you get back in control of your body.

Read more about our treatments on our treatments page

City Physiotherapy’s treatment options will help you reach your health and well-being goals so you can enjoy a better quality of life. 

Contact us today to enquire about an appointment. Call 8212 4886 or book online for an assessment from one of our qualified and highly skilled physios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a physiotherapist do?

Physiotherapists treat people experiencing chronic pain, sports injuries, and chronic health conditions through personalised care plans.

What types of conditions do physiotherapists treat?

Physiotherapists treat musculoskeletal issues, cardiorespiratory disorders, neurological conditions, and chronic health conditions.

Is A Physiotherapist A Doctor? 

No, a physiotherapist is not a doctor. They are highly trained health professionals specialising in assessing and treating physical health issues and chronic conditions.

Is physiotherapy safe during pregnancy?

Pregnancy physiotherapy is designed to be gentle and safe, focusing on physical health and preparing the body for labor.

Can physiotherapy help with sports-related injuries?

Yes, physiotherapists treat sports injuries with techniques that aid recovery and prevent future injuries.

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