Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.
What does a physiotherapist (physio) do?
Physiotherapists help people affected with illness, injury and disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They help patients manage pain and prevent disease, thus maintaining health for people of all ages. The aim is to encourage development, recovery and independence, for as long as possible.
Physiotherapy at Zest
As a multidisciplinary team our podiatrist, physio and rehab specialist work closely. The physio is most appropriate for three key areas:
- Orthopaedics – such as pre and post operative elective orthopaedic rehabilitation
- Rheumatology – including inflammatory joint conditions eg rheumatoid arthritis (specialist interest in ankylosing spondylitis)
- Musculoskeletal conditions – range of upper and lower body conditions