THERAPY

Physiotherapists diagnose and treat various conditions, from sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders to neurological impairments and post-surgical recovery. Their expertise lies in providing personalized rehabilitation that encompass a range of techniques such as manual therapy, exercise prescription, and more.

The role of a physiotherapist is to:

• Assessment & Diagnosis:  Thorough assessment to identify the root causes of pain or physical limitations.
• Treatment Plans: Create individualized plans for treatment, exercise, work, sport, recreation, and activities of daily living.
• Hands-On Care: Use of manual therapy to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility.
• Education & Empowerment: Provide education and tools for self-management, injury prevention and exercise progression to improve functional capacity of activities of daily living, work, sport and recreation.

Kinesiology is the study of human movement and the interaction of the body’s physical and physiological processes. Kinesiologists are experts in understanding how the body moves, and use this knowledge to promote health, prevent injury, and enhance physical performance. Their work often extends to fields like exercise physiology, biomechanics, and ergonomics.

The role of a kinesiologist is to:

• Analyze Movement: Evaluate an individual’s biomechanics and identify movement patterns or imbalances that may lead to injury.

• Treatment Plans: Create individualized plans for treatment, exercise, work, sport, recreation, and activities of daily living.

• Exercise Programming & Support: Customize exercise regimens to improve strength, flexibility, posture, coordination, etc.
• Prevent & Manage Injuries: Advise on injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies, often working with those recovering from injuries.
• Educate & Empower: Provide education and tools for self-management, injury prevention and exercise progression to improve functional capacity of activities of daily living, work, sport and recreation.