Conventional physiotherapy
Conventional therapy is provided to treat musculoskeletal injuries and conditions such as :
- ligament sprains and muscle strains
- herniated disc
- tendinitis
- bursitis
- fracture
- torn meniscus and torn ligaments of the knee
- arthrosis, arthritis
- postural problems, scoliosis
- headaches
- calcifications
- chondromalacia, Osgood Schlatter’s disease
- pre and post-operative conditions
- etc.
A full evaluation of your condition will be done, after which your treatment goals will be established, such as
- decrease pain and inflammation
- increase flexibility and mobility
- return to your normal function
- increase strength and endurance
- improve balance
- correct muscular and articular dysfunctions
In order to attain your goals, treatment may consist of :
- Education, to provide you with information on your particular condition and to discuss ways for you to control pain and improve function
- Manual therapy, to decrease pain and improve mobility, strength and function
- Electrotherapy, such as interferential current, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, ultrasound and TENS to decrease pain and promote healing
- Ice, heat, hydrotherapy, paraffine wax therapy, taping techniques