Pyhsical Therapy.

Physical Therapy is a manual massage Therapy, used to treat muscles, ligaments, tendons and facia. Today lots of people suffer from all types of neck and back pain, poor posture caused by various aspects of our daily life such as work and lifestyle. With the passage of time the body and muscle bulk becomes altered producing pain in different places in your body. A course of Physical Therapy treatments can bring relief to pain. The number of treatments required depends on many factors such as how long you have had your injury/condition. Consultation On your first visit we will bring you through a consultation process which precedes any treatment. This allows us to learn as much as possible about the background to your condition - lifestyle, injury history etc. This information will help us build a picture of the possible cause of your condition and will enable me to locate which aspects of your neuromuscular and skeletal system are dysfunctional. Conditions treated Spinal Injuries Low back spasm/pain & sciatica Neck pain & headaches Postural pain Orthopaedic Injury Traumatic injuries e.g. whiplash, traffic accidents Osteo-arthritis e.g. hip and knee painful and stiff joints Occupational injuries due to overuse e.g. forearm and wrist pain Foot pain e.g. plantar fasciitis Frozen shoulder Sports Injuries Joint sprains e.g. sprained ankle Muscle strains e.g. strained hamstring Overuse and repetitive strain injuries e.g. tendinitis E.g. Achilles -ankle; Patella -knee; Shoulder; Elbow or Wrist tendons etc. Treatment Once we have a full history we will explain the root cause of your condition and all aspects of the treatment plan. In our treatments various soft tissue, myofascial, joint mobilisation and muscle energy techniques will be used to achieve the desired result. Homecare advice will be given and possible stretches or stretching work. Difference between Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy? Physical therapy training concentrates on the use of manual or hands-on techniques exclusively, whereas physiotherapy incorporates electrical modalities where available, such as interferential, ultrasound, tens, laser etc. We will help you decide which therapy suits your complaint. Offer – pay for a series of three treatments and receive the 4th session for free. Please mention at booking. Book Jennifer on 01 2300255 at Serenity Day Spa.