PHYSIOTHERAPY in Jersey
Physiotherapists are specially trained allied healthcare professionals that provide in-depth examinations, education & advice, rehabilitation exercises & manual therapy, all tailored to each client’s needs. Physiotherapy can be helpful in the recovery of musculoskeletal (bones, joints, and soft tissue) and neurological (brain or nervous system) problems in people of all ages.
One of the main aspects of physiotherapy involves looking at the body as a whole, rather than focusing on the individual factors of an injury. As such, giving specific advice in relation to an injury and general advice about ways to improve one’s overall well-being are both important parts of the treatment.
Manual Therapy
Physiotherapists provide various hands-on treatments to help relieve pain and stiffness and to encourage better movement of the body. At The Wellness Centre (Castle Quay), your physiotherapy treatment may include a combination of treatments such as Hypervolt Percussion Therapy, Floss Band Therapy, and McConnell Institute Taping Technique amongst many others.
These manual therapy techniques can be used on their own or in combination to help:
- Relieve pain and stiffness
- Improve lymphatic drainage
- Reduced fluid retention
- Improve blood circulation
- Improve movement of different parts of the body
- Promote relaxation
Movement, Tailored Exercises, and Physical Activity Advice
Physiotherapists usually recommend movement and exercise to help eliminate pain and improve mobility and function. This may include:
- General Exercise: Exercises that involve moving the whole body, such as walking, swimming, cycling, Pilates or Yoga classes.
- Rehabilitation Exercises: Exercises designed to improve movement & strength in a specific part of the body.
- Education: Advice and exercises to help increase or maintain general physical activity, including advice on the importance of keeping active, and how to be active in a safe and effective way.
Your physiotherapist may also recommend exercises that can be done on a continual basis to help manage pain in the long term or to reduce the risk of re-injury/relapse of a condition. We use clinically proven exercise and activity techniques such as kinetic control training, movement therapy training, and TheraBand training to help our patients achieve the best possible outcome of their treatment program.
Waiting lists for public physiotherapy can often be very long, and as such many patients choose to seek private care instead. In most cases, you can approach a private physiotherapist directly without a referral from your doctor.
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