Understanding Pain Behaviour – we take the time to understand your pain
Understanding Pain Behaviour Our physiotherapists take the time to understand your pain. The type, location and behaviour of your pain helps us identify the tissues that are injured and provide appropriate treatment. There are 2 types of pain: Somatic pain Neuropathic pain Somatic pain arises from all tissues (except nerves) and in its most […]
Prehabilitation – Getting Fit for Surgery will Accelerate Post-op Rehab
By Ross Baines – Physiotherapist The concept of prehab for surgery is now recognized as a major factor in getting the best post operative function. Research demonstrates that patients who participate in pre-op exercise programs regain their functional capability faster and better than those patients who don’t undertake appropriate exercises before the surgery. In an […]
Can Physiotherapy Help Arthritis?
By Christine Morrison- Physiotherapist What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition as a result of the joint surfaces becoming damaged and thickened. The protective cartilage on the ends of the bones becomes thin and deteriorates. The joint capsule, ligaments, muscles and underlying bone is also affected, thus the movement of the joint […]