“Oh you guys make folk exercise don’t you?”
“It’s something to do with injuries, or old people…”
“Physios just do massage, don’t they?”
In the last 2 months, we’ve met a load of people through
networking and we always seem to be asked the same question:
What IS Physiotherapy?
There are some very interesting opinions about what
physiotherapy actually is, and while much of the above is true, we also do MUCH
more!
If your back is sore after sitting at your desk all day, we
can find the root of the problem, treat it and help you manage your symptoms to
stop them returning.
See that old football injury you’ve been carrying around?
“Chocolate ankles” is it? We can help you with an exercise program to
strengthen up and maybe even return to playing, shock horror!
How many of us have vowed to lose weight and/or get fit or even stop smoking in
2012? How many of us vowed the same thing in 2011 (and 2010…) and didn’t quite
get there? Well, with the advice and encouragement of a physiotherapist, plus a
personalised program with exercise that YOU like to do and that fits in with
your lifestyle, that better body could happen for you this year.
If you’ve been struggling with that chest infection for a
couple of weeks too long now, a physiotherapist can help you clear your chest,
and gain a more effective breathing pattern (and how to get a better night’s
sleep without waking up coughing). And if winter brings on your asthma, we can
help you cope with your symptoms.
Ok we’ve covered a lot so far, but there’s even more…
Have you taken up exercise but need some advice on how to
handle those sore knees when you run? Or why that calf cramps up when the other
doesn’t? We’ve got the knowledge to help you avoid the usual pitfalls and help
you out when injury hits. Plus, we do a fantastic sports massage to help you
loosen up after hitting the gym hard.
If you just need to relax after a long day’s work (or a hard
weekend’s partying) we can give you one of those great massages to help you
wind down and chill out.
The list goes on!
Got a question? Wonder if a physiotherapist could help you?
Drop us a line (info@firstclassphysio.co.uk) or give us a call (0141 2372 721). You’ll find lots more information at
www.firstclassphysio.co.uk
Great first post!
ReplyDeleteI must admit to being one of those people who wasn't exactly clear on the full range of skills possessed by the Physiotherapist.
Keep up the good work!
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