FAQs

The number of sessions you need depends on many factors, including the nature of your condition, how long you’ve had it, and your age. Your physiotherapist will be able to advise you on the number of sessions you need during your initial assessment.

On your first visit, you’ll fill out some paperwork and then undergo a comprehensive assessment. This assessment includes a physical examination and questions about your condition.

After your assessment, your physiotherapist will discuss their treatment plan with you. This plan will focus on the root cause of your condition, and will include advice and recommendations.

Physiotherapy is generally safe and doesn’t have adverse side effects if treated with care. 

Most treatments include a home exercise program. You should also follow a nutritional diet. 

There are various types of physiotherapy, each designed to address specific conditions or areas of the body:

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: MSK physiotherapy is a specialized type of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles, joints, and movement of the body.
• Neurological Physiotherapy: A specialized area of physiotherapy that treats neurological conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. The goal of neurological physiotherapy is to improve a patient’s physical abilities and movement through physical rehabilitation techniques. Concerned with conditions affecting the nervous system, like strokes, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease.
• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy: A specialized area of physical therapy that focuses on treating and managing patients with heart and lung conditions. The goal of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy is to improve the quality of life for patients by: Improving cardiovascular and pulmonary health, Enhancing physical function, Improving breathing, and Increasing endurance.

Physiotherapy is beneficial for a range of conditions affecting various parts of the body, commonly used to address:

• Musculoskeletal pain affects bones, joints, ligaments, tendons or muscles. An injury like a bone fracture may cause sudden, severe pain. An underlying condition like arthritis may also cause pain.
• Physiotherapy rehabilitation is a set of interventions that help people regain or improve their abilities to function in daily life. Rehabilitation of orthopaedics surgery like knee surgery, shoulder surgery, sports injuries, and work-related injuries etc

A physiotherapist, or physical therapist, can help people with a wide range of conditions and limitations. You might need to see a physiotherapist if you have: 

• Pain: Chronic pain or pain that affects your ability to do daily tasks 
• Injury: An injury to your muscles, tendons, or joints, such as from a car accident or surgery 
• Movement problems: Difficulty with movement due to a stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), or Parkinson’s disease 
• Respiratory issues: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis 
• Heart and circulation issues: Rehabilitation after a heart attack 
• Pelvic floor problems: Incontinence or pain due to weak pelvic muscles
• Developmental issues: Problems affecting a child’s muscles or bones

Physiotherapy is not always necessary for every situation, but can be beneficial for a variety of health conditions and is an important part of recovering from injuries: 

• Pain relief: Physiotherapy can help with pain from injuries, chronic pain, and movement disorders 
• Improving mobility: Physiotherapy can help improve mobility and range of motion, and can help prevent further deterioration of neurological problems 
• Preventing scar tissue: Physiotherapists can use stretching and other techniques to prevent scar tissue from forming, which can cause pain and tightness 
• Strengthening: Physiotherapy can help strengthen muscles to reduce strain on joints 
• Improving balance: Physiotherapy can help improve balance and deal with vertigo
• Pelvic floor exercises: Physiotherapy can help with urinary incontinence by providing pelvic floor exercises