Physiotherapy follows a holistic approach considering the body as a whole. During your first appointment, your physiotherapist will ask a number of questions about:
This is called a subjective assessment and allows your physiotherapist to understand the symptoms and how it affects you as a patient. You will then have a physical assessment where you will be asked to perform specific movements, allowing your physiotherapist to assess your range of movement and any discomfort it may cause.
Your physiotherapist may also need to provide a hands-on assessment, to check for any muscle length changes, whilst also passively moving the joints, or examining the spine.
At the end of your first appointment, your physiotherapist will provide you with an explanation regarding the cause of your symptoms and provide you with education and advice on how to manage the condition initially.
They will also advise whether physiotherapy treatment is appropriate, and provide a treatment plan if this is the case.
Set up your computer monitor at eye level
Use an ergonomic chair with proper lumbar support.
Do not replace your chair with an exercise or gym ball.
Sit with both feet on the ground and your knees at or above hip level.
Stretch, walk, or stand every half hour.
Follow-up physiotherapy sessions will consist of a brief discussion regarding any changes in your symptoms, and how you have felt since the last session. This will be followed by treatment, which may include:
The physiotherapist will discuss the best combination of treatments with you prior to treating you.
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