What is Physiotherapy & Sports Rehabilitation?

    Injuries can hit men, women, and children of all ages and abilities. The human body has more moving parts than any other machine; therefore, it is not surprising if your body sometimes refuses to do what is asked of it. This is when you could benefit from Physiotherapy/Sports Rehabilitation.

    Physiotherapy/Sports Rehabilitation utilises a variety of techniques and skills to assist your body to work to its full potential. The Clinicians at PHIT, not only address actual injuries, they deal with how to prevent such injuries. Prevention is better than cure.

    It’s the simple things that make the difference.....

Physiotherapy & Sports Rehabilitation
Related problems.

• Joint Problems - Frozen shoulder, Arthritis etc.
• Spinal Problems - Lower back pain, Sciatica, Whiplash etc.
• Sports Injuries - Sprained Ligaments, Sprained Tendons/Muscles etc.
• Overuse Injuries - Achilles Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow etc.
• Neurological Problems - Strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, Slipped Disc etc.
• Childhood Injuries - Osgood Schlatters Disease, Severs Disease etc.

What to expect on your first visit.

    At your initial consultation, the practitioners will carry out a full assessment in order to form an accurate diagnosis. Once a diagnosis has been established, the injury will be discussed with you, to help you to understand the problem. They will then work with you to develop an effective treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle, leisure activities and general health. Thus, influencing the speed of recovery and quality of healing.

    PHIT emphasise that early assessment, diagnosis, treatment, specific rehabilitation, and specialist medical advice all combine to enhance recovery. Thus avoiding the occurrence of long term problems, and minimising the risk of future injuries.

What will treatment involve?

    The practitioners at PHIT may utilise a variety of techniques when treating injuries:

• Exercise Rehabilitation Programmes:
      Specific exercises designed to suit you.
  
  
• Manual Therapy (Mobilisations/Massage etc).
      Hands-on techniques to assist your recovery.
  
  
• Electrotherapy (Ultrasound etc):
  .    Treatment modalities intended to speed up the healing process.
  
  
• Posture Re-Education:
      In depth analysis of posture to reduce potential ‘wear & tear’ on your body e.g. Work Station Analysis, Sport Related Technique Analysis.