Physical therapy (also physiotherapy) is a health care profession that provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life. This includes providing treatment in circumstances where movements and functions are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors.
Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being. It involves the interaction between physical therapist (PT), patients/clients, other health professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists. Physical therapy is performed by either a physical therapist (PT) or an assistant (PTA) acting under their direction.
- To relieve often
- To comfort always
- To cure occasionally
When you arrive at Tahiria Hospital, we perform a comprehensive evaluation to arrive at an assessment of the condition and then set a plan of treatment.
We look at you in a holistic way and try to find the root of the problem and contributing factors and help you deal with it in an active way. We can manage all types of sports injuries, from the initial acute stage immediately after injury until the athlete is ready to return to the field.
Procedures offered at Tahiria Hospital:
Physiotherapy evaluation
Manual therapy: Joint mobilization & manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, mobilization with movement, and therapeutic massage.
Therapeutic exercise: a fully equipped gym is available with cardiovascular and strength training equipment.
Taping. EMG biofeedback for retraining specific muscle activation/relaxation.
Electrotherapy: electrical stimulation, pulsed magnetic field therapy, and ultrasound therapy.
- Low level laser therapy
- Cervical & lumbar traction
- Intermittent compression therapy
- Relaxation therapy
- Cognitive therapy (education intervention)
