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PHYSICAL THERAPY: WHO NEEDS IT AND HOW IT HELPS?

January 27, 2021 https ://www.southgatephysio.co.uk/physical-therapy-who-needs-it-
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A branch of rehabilitative health, physical therapy makes use of

uniquely designed __exercises__ (1) to help patients improve
or regain their physical abilities. From physical diagnosis to
the restorative, as well as, preventive stages of recovery, a
physical therapist takes care of patients in all phasesof
healing. Physical therapy might be a __standalone___ (2)
option,or it may support other treatments.

Physical therapists are capable of treating a wide __range__

(3) of medical conditions. If you are suffering from
any of the following conditions, you might want to consider
getting physical therapy treatment in London:

• Conditions related to the hands like, trigger finger and

carpal tunnel syndrome
 • Cardiopulmonary conditions, such as cystic___fibrosis__ (4) ,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and post-myocardial
infarction
• Musculoskeletal dysfunctions like, rotator cuff tears, back pain
and temporomandibular joint disorders
• Sports-related injuries like, tennis elbow, Strains and sprains.

• Neurological conditions, such as spinal cord injuries, stroke,

multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s___disease_____ (5), traumatic
brain juries and vestibular dysfunction
• Pediatric conditions like, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy
and delays in development
Simply put, if you have chronic pain, injury or suffering
from a condition that affects how you normally function
and move around, consult a physiotherapist. With a
personalized physiotherapy program, individuals are known to
return to their __prior___ (6) level of functioning. Besides,
physical therapy in London encourages lifestyle change
and the adoption of certain activities that help in
preventing further injury.

Areyou wondering what makes physical therapy so important

and sought-after? Here are a few ways in which this
treatment can benefit you.

• Completely eliminate or reduce –

pain Manual
therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises like,
mobilization of the soft and joint tissues or electrical
___stimulation____ (7) can relieve pain. They can even restore
normal joint and muscle function. In most cases,
pain is prevented from returning due to these
therapies.
• Better mobility – If you are facing trouble moving,
walking, or standing, physical therapy can help. _
strengthening __ (8) and stretching exercises help restore
one’s ability to move. Maximisation of your ability to move is
one of the most important physical therapy benefits.

• Avoid surgery and opioids – For some conditions

like, degenerative disk disease or knee osteoarthritis,
physical therapy can prove as effective as surgery.
Even if you do have to undergo surgery, physical
therapy can be a part of your recovery. In
 case you are suffering from long-term pain, physical
therapy can help in pain management without the
need for prescription opioids and other pain
___medication____ (9).
Additionally, physical therapy helps in the prevention of
future injuries as it __assesses___(10) the weak areas in
the patient’s body and makes a plan to strengthen those
vulnerable points. By recognizing the areas of skeletal and
muscular weakness, a physical therapist is able to
analyze the likelihood of a patient suffering injury. An
exercise regimeis created targeting the weak joints and
muscle groups. This prevents future injuries.

If you are an athlete, a sportsperson or someone with a

debilitating health condition, find a physical therapy clinic
and seek help.

Physiotherapy Services We Offer

Our clinic offers a wide range of treatments that are all
recommended and _ tailored to___(11) everyone who comes and
visits us. Our range of treatments complements the body and
mind, helping to keep you pain and injury-free, delivering
preventative measures to maintain your well-being and enhance
your performance levels.

Our main aim is to restore your personal _wellbeing___(12)

so you can enjoy an active, healthy, and pain-free
life. Click on any of the services to find out a
little more about each treatment and understand if it might be
right for you.

• Home Visit Physiotherapy

• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Injuries Treatment
• Pain Management
• Pilates
• _ acupuncture __(13)
• Shockwave Therapy
• Theraflex
• Preand Post-Operative Rehabilitation
• Elderly Rehabilitation
• Sports Massage
• Online Video consultation __(14)
• Sports Physiotherapy

Simply Contact Us or give one of our physiotherapists a

call on 02083686767 or email us on
Info@southgatephysio.co.uk to book a physiotherapy
appointment_(15) .