Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can help patients manage and recover from a wide range of conditions affecting movement and physical function, including:

• Back and neck pain

• Joint pain and stiffness

• Fractures and orthopaedic injuries

• Sports injuries

• Muscle and ligament injuries

• Post-surgical weakness and stiffness

• Road traffic accident injuries

• Balance and mobility problems

• Neurological conditions

• Reduced strength and flexibility

• Movement and functional limitations

The appropriate physiotherapy program depends on the underlying condition and individual assessment.

Physiotherapy is often an important part of recovery after an accident, particularly when an injury or surgery has affected strength, mobility, flexibility, balance or joint movement.

After the acute injury has been medically managed, physiotherapy can help patients gradually regain movement and function while following the restrictions provided by their treating doctor or surgeon.

Many patients benefit from physiotherapy after orthopaedic surgery, although the timing and type of rehabilitation depend on the procedure.

Physiotherapy may help with pain management, mobility, muscle strengthening, joint movement, balance and return to daily activities.

Your orthopaedic surgeon and physiotherapist can determine when rehabilitation should begin and how quickly exercises should progress

Physiotherapy can help selected patients with back and neck pain by addressing factors such as muscle weakness, reduced mobility, poor movement patterns and stiffness.

Treatment may include therapeutic exercises, mobility work, strengthening, posture and movement education, and other clinically appropriate techniques.

The cause of back or neck pain should be assessed before starting a treatment program, particularly when symptoms are severe or associated with neurological changes.

Yes. Physiotherapy can support recovery from many sports related injuries involving muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. 

A rehabilitation program may focus on reducing symptoms, restoring range of motion, rebuilding strength, improving balance and gradually returning to sport specific movements. 

The goal is not only to help the injury recover but also to restore physical function before returning to demanding activity.

There is no fixed duration for physiotherapy.

Recovery depends on the type and severity of the condition, patient's age and general health, previous activity level, surgery or injury involved, and response to rehabilitation.

Some minor conditions may improve over a few sessions, while recovery after major trauma, fractures, surgery or neurological conditions may require rehabilitation over several weeks or months.

In many conditions, physiotherapy can be an important part of non-surgical treatment. 

Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include therapeutic exercises, strengthening, mobility training, posture and movement correction, and other rehabilitation techniques. 

However, physiotherapy is not a substitute for surgery when surgery is medically necessary. The correct treatment depends on the underlying cause of the problem.

A physiotherapist will assess factors such as pain, joint movement, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, posture, walking pattern and functional limitations, depending on your condition. 

Based on the assessment, the physiotherapist develops an individualised rehabilitation plan and may provide exercises or activity recommendations to continue at home.

Yes. Physiotherapy can help older adults maintain or improve strength, balance, mobility and functional independence. 

Depending on the individual's needs, rehabilitation may focus on walking, strengthening, balance training, flexibility and safe movement to support daily activities and reduce the risk of falls.

TTCH integrates physiotherapy with its broader trauma, orthopaedic, surgical and medical care, allowing rehabilitation to form part of the patient's overall recovery pathway when required. 

This can be particularly valuable for patients recovering from accidents, fractures, orthopaedic surgery, complex injuries and other conditions requiring coordinated rehabilitation. 

The focus is on personalised rehabilitation, progressive recovery and helping patients regain as much safe and functional independence as possible.