What is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy?

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As promised here is the blog post giving you more information about Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a specialised area of Physiotherapy treating injuries and conditions, which affect the muscles, joints, and soft tissues. Injuries, which can be treated by Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, can include:

•    Ligament sprains

•    Muscle strains

•    Arthritis

•    Cartilage tears

•    Pre and post surgery rehabilitation

•    Fracture rehabilitation

•    Back pain

These injuries can require a musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment and treatment session to optimise healing and speed the recovery process. Upon assessment the physiotherapist will work with the patient to set goals and develop an appropriate rehabilitation plan. Some of the treatments, which the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist may use, can include:

•    Exercise Therapy

•    Manual Therapy

•    Electrotherapy

•    Massage

•    Self-management strategies

The most appropriate treatments will be selected upon the clinical judgment and the experience of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist on the findings from the initial assessment. Treatments for musculoskeletal injuries aim to:

•    Optimise healing

•    Speed the recovery process

•    Increase strength

•    Restore normal movement

•    Decrease pain

•    Decrease swelling and inflammation

•    Increase independence

The Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist will consider all these when they are developing the treatment plan. 

I hope you all find this information very help and that your knowledge on Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy has now had a boost. Thanks again to everyone who reads our blog.

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