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Physiotherapy Treatment
When
Physiotherapy helps when someone is affected by physical injury, illness or disability. It treats specific musculoskeletal issues, improving movement, function & strength, as well as reducing swelling & pain.
Main Issues Treated
Physiocenter San Nicolas N.V. provides treatment for a wide-range of injuries & physical issues:
- Back, neck & joint pain
- Sports injuries
- Orthopedics & trauma
- Muscle tears & soft tissue injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Headaches
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Long-term disabilities
- Occupational health
Treatment Methods
Our Physiotherapist employs the right clinically-proven healing techniques to keep you moving & maximize your physical potential:
- Soft tissue & myofascial release
- Swelling & pain management
- Joint mobilization & manipulation
- Stretching & strengthening exercises
- Spinal assessment & stabilisation
- Posture analysis & correction
- Electrotherapy
- Work-station assessment
- Sports assessment & rehabilitation
Massage Therapy
Main Issues Treated
Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomforts associated with everyday & occupational stresses, muscular over-use and many chronic pain conditions. Through “hands on” techniques, soft tissues (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments) are treated to enhance the patient’s health & well-being.
Key Issues Treated
Physiocenter San Nicolas N.V. provides treatment for a wide-range of injuries & physical issues:
- Muscular pain & stiffness
- Arthritic conditions
- Swelling (post operative / acute injuries)
- Headaches / migraines
- Fatigue / general soreness
- Occupational stresses
- Pregnancy pain
- Sports injuries
- Chronic pain conditions
Treatment Methods
The right clinically-proven healing techniques are employed to keep you moving & maximize your physical potential:
- Deep-tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Trigger Point therapy
- Relaxation massage
- Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
- Myofascial release
- Pre & post-event sports massage
Sport Therapy
Sport Physiotherapy
Sports Physiotherapy is the specialised branch of physiotherapy which deals with injuries and issues related to sports people.
Sports injuries do differ to everyday injuries. Athletes normally require high level performance and demand placed upon their body, which stresses their muscles, joints and bones to the limit. Sports physiotherapists help athletes recover from sporting injuries, and provide education and resources to prevent problems.
Each sports physiotherapist usually has sport-specific knowledge that addresses acute, chronic and overuse injuries. Their services are generally available to sports men and women of all ages engaged in sports at any level of competition.
Members of Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA) have experience and knowledge of the latest evidence-based practice, skilled assessment and diagnosis of sports injuries, and use effective ‘hands-on’ management techniques and exercise protocols to assist recovery and prevent injury. SPA members have access to the most recent advances in sports physiotherapy. You’ll be pleased to know that most of PhysioWorks physiotherapists and massage therapists have a special interest in sports injury management.
Physiotherapy Exercise
Strength Exercises
Strengthening exercises are best known for bulking up your muscles and lift heavy weights. However, strengthening exercises have different requirements depending upon your treatment goals, sport or function.
Basic muscle strength is required for joint control during your simple everyday tasks. These tasks can include static activities (such as sitting or standing posture) or dynamic activities (such as walking, running, reaching, lifting or throwing). The tasks that you require strengthening for pre-determines the specific strengthening exercises that will help you to achieve your goals. Your physiotherapist is an expert who can guide you.
In addition to muscle strength, which can involve power, endurance and speed of contraction, the timing and balance of muscle contractions is very important.
