Involves the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of general musculoskeletal injuries that occur during our activities of daily living. Quite often these injuries can be due to overuse, lifting, repetitive movements, trauma, bad posture or ‘wear and tear’ of the joints. Some examples of some of these conditions include:
Sports injuries are regular occurrences and quite often need to be quickly attended to in order to speed the process of recovery and get you back in the game. Physiotherapists are able to diagnose and treat sports injuries, provide a management plan as well as giving you a timeline for recovery. Some examples of sports injuries include:
Post-operative rehabilitation involves the care of patients with musculoskeletal problems who have undergone surgery to fix their injury or structural dysfunction. It is a specialty that focuses on improving the functional outcomes for individuals by combining biomechanics and biology as well as incorporating protocols set out by orthopaedic surgeons. Some examples of surgery which will require physiotherapy post-operatively include:
Injuries that happen at work or as a result of a car accidents occur all the time and are usually handled under insurance. All our Physiotherapists are accredited to treat patients under the Workers compensation scheme and compulsory third party insurance. Work injuries can happen for different reasons some of which can be as a result of an accident, lifting or repetitive tasks. Similarly, Whiplash associated disorder following a car accident is commonly treated at our practice. Early management and treatment are important for a swift recovery.
Treatments Used
Hands-on techniques such as joint mobilisation, manipulation, and targeted stretching are used to treat pain, improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and support soft-tissue healing. This approach enhances function and restores movement.
Dry NeedlingInvolves the insertion of very fine needles into dysfunctional tissues such as myofascial trigger points in order to improve pain and/or restore function.
Targeted exercises help restore movement, strength, and stability in muscles and joints. Guided by a physiotherapist, each program is tailored to support healing and address specific conditions effectively.
EducationUnderstanding your condition is paramount for your recovery and your ability to self-manage your condition. Many conditions can be treated and prevented by having a good understanding of how your body works and also knowing what is good for your body.
StrappingAdhesive strapping is used to exert pressure and hold structures in place over an extremity or body area to assist treatment of sprains, strains and dislocations.
ElectrotherapyAt Firstpoint Physiotherapy we provide Therapeutic Ultrasound. Ultrasound is applied using the head of an ultrasound probe that is placed in direct contact with your skin via a transmission gel. Therapeutic ultrasound has been demonstrated to create an increase in,healing rates, tissue relaxation, tissue heating, local blood flow, scar tissue breakdown.
