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Pulse Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is a type of exercise that will improve or relieve physical problems, usually after an operation or accident.

Physiotherapy is a therapy whose objective is to maximize physical function through movement and various other means such as: manual therapy, heat, cryotherapy (cold), water, exercises and massages. The physiotherapist treats neurological conditions, for example disturbances of balance and coordination; also musculoskeletal problems, such as arthritis, painful backs and necks.

The main objective of physiotherapy is to lead a person towards a normal life to encourage the individual back to work or sport.
General Fitness following rehabilitation will increase flexibility, strength and endurance.

What conditions can benefit from physiotherapy?
The positive effects of physiotherapy have been well documented in the successful treatment of:

Sports injury
Ante and Post natal
Elderly
Stress incontinence
Acute, chronic, or postoperative pain
Arthritis
Back and neck pain
Capsulitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Disc bulge or herniation
Dupuytren’s contracture
Excessive scar tissue and tissue shortening
Frozen shoulders
Joint stiffness
Ligament sprains
Muscles spasms
Muscle strains
Myofacial discorders
Nerve root impingement
Open wounds, decubitus ulcer
PatelloFemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar fasciitis
Postoperative scar reduction
Radiating pain and/or numbnss in limbs
Resorption of calcium deposits
Spinal nerve root irritation
Tendonitis and bursitis
Tennis Elbow
TMJ Disorders

What are the clinical scientific effects of physiotherapy treatment?
Each physiotherapy treatment option offered has its own combination of therapeutic effects. The following clinical effects of physiotherapy are scientifically documented to:

Encourage nerve stimulation and regeneration
Improve microcirculation and revascularization
Improve muscle relaxation
Improve soft tissue and joint healing
Improve the inflammatory phase of cell repair
Increase or decrease tissue temperature
Increase soft tissue mobility
Promote inhibition of the pain-spasm-pain cycle
Reduce compression of joint surfaces
Relieve pain by healing the underlying source of pain
Relieve pain by the Gate Control and Release of Endorphins theories
Soften and reduce scar tissue and contractures

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