Physiotherapy is:

• the assessing, treating and preventing of human physical disorders,
• the restoring of normal function, and
• the minimising of dysfunction and pain

It aims to enable the patient to:

• achieve the highest possible level of independence in their lives, by preventing recurring injuries & disability in the work place, at home and during sports & recreational activities.

Physiotherapists make use of:

• Skilled evaluation
• Skilled hands-on therapy
• Exercise programmes
• Specialised electrotherapy equipment
• Heat & ice application
• Patient education…
  
  ..in treating & relieving pain & assisting healing and recovery