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The
brand new and exciting clinic on Elspeth St has now opened, offering
a dynamic environment for us to deliver the highest quality of Physiotherapy
services to you.
We
have two physiotherapy dedicated rooms providing physiotherapy care
six days a week, helping you to recover more quickly from your injury.
The team of highly skilled physiotherapists will work with you to
relieve pain, improve function and prevent reccurance through a
combination of exercise and manual therapies.
Physiotherapy
services are free with all ACC injuries. If you need an appointment,
or would like to see the new clinic come to 8 Elspeth St, or Phone:
03 445 3222 fax 03 445 3272
What
is Physiotherapy?
A treatment technique addressing
the musculoskeletal systems of the body. When we get an injury or
pain disorder, our body is in a state of imbalance and measures
must be taken to restore that balance. Your physiotherapist will
use a variety of hands-on techniques and exercise therapy to get
you back to normal and in your optimal condition.
Your
physiotherapist is skilled in a number of areas from soft tissue
mobilization, joint mobilization, stretching, strengthening, postural
alignment, core stability and exercise prescription.
The
benefits of Physiotherapy:
If you have had an injury to joints or muscles, your physiotherapist
will be assisting in your recovery.
Receiving
physiotherapy will speed up your return back to normal by:
- Massaging
tissues to assist their healing capability and mobilising.
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Using TENS and ultrasound to aid in the healing process.
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Stretching and mobilizing joints so that they are at their optimal
functioning level.
- Helping
you to retrain postural muscles that may be weakened and hindering
your recovery.
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Helping you to retrain movement patterns that may be dysfunctional.
Who
needs Physiotherapy?
- Anyone
who has had an injury to the musculoskeletal system from sports,
work or accident.
- Anyone who wants
advice on exercises and posture.
- Anyone with back
pain or neck pain.
- Anyone who needs
rehabilitation after surgery.
- Anyone with recurring
problems and chronic condition of the physical body.
What
techniques are used?
- Deep
massage.
- Trigger point therapy.
- Muscle mobilization.
- Joint mobilization.
- Muscle stretching
techniques.
- Exercise therapy
including core stability and stretching.
- Neuromuscular techniques.
- Taping, bracing
and supports.
- Injury prevention
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