Joint replacement rehab is designed for individuals who have experienced total joint replacement, such as hip and knee replacements. A physiotherapist will create a treatment plan which will typically feature a combination of manual therapy and gentle therapeutic exercises with the goal of increasing motion, flexibility, strength, endurance, and overall mobility. The goal of joint replacement therapy is to help with the recovery process and ease pain while also increasing overall functionality. It can be beneficial both before and after joint replacement therapy.
Rehabilitation for foot, ankle and knee pain is designed to help treat pain, stiffness and joint limitations in the lower extremities. This includes treatment for conditions such as sprained ankle and heel pain. Ankle, foot and knee physical therapy may include a combination of electrical stimulation, gait training, infrared, hot and cold treatments, foot therapy, massage, manual therapy, soft tissue and joint mobilization, pre-and-post surgery rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise and ultrasound. The goal is to relax and stimulate muscles, increase range of motion and reduce pain.
Physiotherapy can provide relief for cervical, back, and neck pain. A physiotherapist will typically use a combination of different therapies such as electrical stimulation, ergonomic supports, heat, ice, joint mobilization, massage for lower back pain, ultrasound, soft tissue mobilization, traction, and therapeutic exercises. The goal of neck rehabilitation and physiotherapy for back pain is to reduce pain and inflammation while increasing mobility.
