Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a type of therapy practiced by a Musculoskeletal-Manipulative (MM) Physiotherapist. This healthcare professional has post-graduate qualifications in the assessment and treatment of aches and pains. They have spent a year, over and above the average Physiotherapist, gaining specialized skills in the comprehensive evaluation of all areas of the body and interpretation of investigations. They practice and apply evidence-based approaches to treatment and refine manual therapy skills to all joints of the body while keeping abreast of the latest MM techniques and healthcare standards.
During your appointment at our Physiotherapy clinic or home visit, our Musculoskeletal specialist initially addresses symptoms associated with inflammation of an injury, such as pain and swelling. They may use modalities such as ice, acupuncture, ultrasound, soft tissue and compression bandaging to assist in the resolution of this phase of healing.
Our MM Physiotherapist can then address dysfunction associated with an injury such as stiffness, tightness, weakness and de-conditioning. They will restore optimal movement to an area by mobilizing joints, stretching muscles and prescribing exercises. A specific MM Physiotherapy treatment may be focused on a local area but is usually in the context of the function of the whole body.
Finally, once symptoms are alleviated and correct movement is restored, we advise the patient on self-managing the condition and preventing recurrence. These recommendations may involve basic home exercise or more complex lifestyle modifications.
Our emphasis is on evidence-based care for MM Physiotherapy near me. Self-management is planned in a proactive manner, including referrals to the G.P. for further investigation, review and encouragement of safe physical activity.
It depends on whether you receive it at our clinic or at home. The cost of a physio session differs for first appointments and follow-up visits. It is also affected by the duration of your session, the equipment required for mobility improvement and the modalities applied in your case.
However, we understand that the assessment of costs is as important as the assessment of your condition. We’d be happy to share our Physiotherapy price list before an initial consultation.