Physiotherapy Fairfield
Physiotherapy Fairfield – Midlands Physiotherapy
Midlands Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic operated by Physiotherapist John Pryce & his team of Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and Massage Therapists have been proudly servicing the Fairfield community, for over 20 years.
Don’t let pain or physical limitations hold you back from the activities you love. Contact Midlands Physio today to learn more about how we can help you restore your mobility and improve your overall health and wellbeing.
What Does a Chartered Physiotherapist Do?
Chartered Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who specialise in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating injuries, diseases, and conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory systems. They utilise a range of techniques to improve and correct the body’s natural healing mechanisms, without the need for medication or drugs, unless prescribed by a doctor. Their primary objective is to assist patients in achieving optimal physical function and quality of life.
A Chartered Physiotherapist can help with a variety of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, shoulder pain, whiplash, sciatica, headache, knee pain, and others. They begin by conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s condition, taking into account their medical history and current symptoms. Based on this, they design a personalised treatment plan that aims to meet the patient’s specific needs and goals.
Chartered Physiotherapists work with patients of all ages, using techniques such as manual therapy, exercise prescription, education, and advice on lifestyle and ergonomics to help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, and enhance their physical function. Through close monitoring of their progress and adjustment of treatment plans as needed, Chartered Physiotherapists assist patients in achieving their objectives and enhancing their overall health and wellbeing.
What Conditions Can Be Treated by a Physiotherapist?
Physiotherapy can assist in treating a range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory systems. Some of the conditions that can be treated by a physiotherapist include spinal problems such as back pain, sciatica, and stiff/painful neck; joint problems such as arthritis, injury, and pain/swelling/stiffness in joints like shoulders, hips, and ankles; and injuries to muscle, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons, including conditions like Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
Physiotherapy can also help with post-surgical rehabilitation, including rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery like hip and knee surgery, and general physiotherapy after general surgery. Additionally, physiotherapy can aid with fractures by increasing the healing rate and assisting in the regaining of full function once the bones have healed.
Knowledge of the various conditions that physiotherapy can help with can aid in determining whether it is a suitable treatment option for your particular needs.
Spinal Problems
Including disc problems, degeneration, back, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck and referred arm and leg pains.
Joint Problems
Arthritis, injury, pain / swelling / stiffness in joints such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.
Injuries
After Surgery
Rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery e.g., hip and knee surgery, or general physiotherapy after general surgery.
Fractures
Treatment to increase the healing rate and to gain full function once the bones have healed.
Spinal Problems
Disc problems, degeneration, back pain, sciatica, lumbago, stiff/painful neck, and referred arm and leg pains are just some of the spinal problems that can be treated with physiotherapy.
Joint Problems
Arthritis, injury, pain / swelling / stiffness in joints such as shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles.
Injuries
To muscle, ligaments, cartilage and tendon problems; and related to conditions such as Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
After Surgery
Rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery like hip and knee surgery, or general physiotherapy after general surgery.
Fractures
Physiotherapy can help increase the healing rate and regain full function after bones have healed.
What To Expect from Your Physio Appointment
During a typical physiotherapy session, the patient will undergo an initial consultation that involves taking a detailed personal history and a history of the condition to be treated. A treatment plan will then be determined.
Treatment may involve:
- Manual Therapy
- Muscle imbalance and stability work
- Personal rehabilitation exercise programmes
- Soft tissue mobilisations
- Gait analysis
- Acupuncture
Once the initial consultation is completed, if additional sessions are needed, we will discuss the details with you and provide an estimate of the time required to return to your desired level of activity. You can then decide how you want to proceed.
