PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy Goals

Physiotherapy is a professional, highly credible and natural medical treatment option. The primary focus of physiotherapy is the restoration of function. Physiotherapists assess and diagnose the problem, then plan and administer treatment programs that aim to restore function or minimise dysfunction after disease or injury.

Cairns Total Physiotherapy strive to improve an individual’s quality of life by physical means. A combination of manual therapy, movement training, exercise programs, physical and electrotherapy agents are used to achieve this.

The Science of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery. Physiotherapy is a ‘hands on’ manual therapy and one of the best proven approaches for the treatment of joints, muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments. As well as practising a wide range of manual techniques, our Physiotherapists are also trained in the use of electrotherapy. Electrotherapy includes the use of Ultrasound, Laser, Interferential and TENS.

Professionalism

Cairns Total Physiotherapy uses only Registered Physiotherapists who have undergone a minimum of four years full time equivalent training at University. The Cairns Total Physiotherapy team are all members of the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association). Through professional training Physiotherapists understand how and why structures move and why pain and injury occur. Our Physiotherapists aim to restore normal movement allowing the affected tissues to repair in a balanced and appropriate way.

What does a Physiotherapist do?

A Physiotherapist can evaluate your condition and identify the source of your discomfort or dysfunction. Once evaluated, the therapist can develop a treatment program that will usually involve some form of manual therapy and exercise, as well as modalities if necessary. You will also receive instruction in a home exercise program as well as education on body mechanics and posture in order to prevent the reoccurrence of your original injury.

Cairns Total Physiotherapy’s Procedure

• Complete a detailed assessment of you and your injury or condition
• Treat your condition locally at the area and set goals with you to improve your health and wellbeing
• Provide you with the insight into your physical condition and how you function so that you can be best equipped to manage your body in the best way possible for health and fitness
• Structure a plan with you to begin strengthening exercises and...