Physio is for everyone - both prevention and treatment

The job of a physiotherapist is to improve patients’ mobility and help them manage pain and recover from injury. They do this by looking at your lifestyle and medical history, teaching you useful techniques, manipulating your body and even using therapies like acupuncture. Perhaps you know someone who's been sent to a physiotherapist after breaking their leg or suffering an injury during exercise, or you think that it's only for elderly people.

 

Physiotherapists, however, can deal with a lot more than restoring mobility after injury. In fact, they can help you manage some surprising conditions. Do you suffer from persistent back pain or asthma? Some physio sessions can help. Elderly patients will benefit from sessions after a stroke, hip fracture or fall, as will patients with chronic conditions like Parkinson's. Physios can even help people with cancer and dementia patients.

Physio isn't just about treating existing conditions though. As any sensible person knows, prevention is better than cure! If you're pregnant, physio sessions can help your body get ready for the demands of childbirth, and sporty people can use it to reduce the likelihood of suffering an injury that will put them out of action for a time. So whether you've suffered an injury, have a chronic medical condition, or have an elderly relative, Grafton physio can help you. See it as part of maintaining good health, as well as managing conditions it'll help keep you mobile and active. Invest in your health - you'll be glad you did!