Here at Total Therapy Bournemouth, we pride ourselves on being able to help patients with limited motion, function or strength in their body, either resulting from injury or everyday stresses. Contrary to popular belief, Physiotherapy isn't just for athletes or sports people, everyone from your office worker to your pensioners, from hurdlers to housewives can benefit from seeing a therapist.

Physiotherapy is a highly qualified profession where therapists themselves are trained in detecting muscle imbalances and potential areas susceptible to injury as well as diagnosing existing injuries or conditions. When you see a physiotherapist, they will conduct a thorough examination of your medical history, your existing condition, previous conditions and your physical movements. Different 'special tests' will be used to diagnose the root cause of your problem and then an in depth treatment plan will be formed to maximise your healing and optimise your health.

Here at Total Therapy Bournemouth, our Physiotherapists use a wide range or modalities in treating your conditions, such as mobilisation of restricted joints, massage and hot and cold therapy to reduce inflammation, muscle retraining and re-education to optimise healing and prevent further injury. They can also use a wide range of complimentary therapies including electro-therapies and acupuncture in order to offer permanent recovery.

Many people find that either post injury or post surgery, they don't regain their function as fast or as comprehensively as they might like, this is a great time to seek help from a Physiotherapist. With their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, they can get you back on track and recommend the best way forward to get you back to full capacity.

Physiotherapy plays a huge role in both health care and wellness care. Whether you come to need therapy as a result of injury or you simply want to prevent potential injuries, then physiotherapy is the right choice. The philosophy behind the approach at Total Therapy Bournemouth is that 'prevention is better that cure'. We firmly believe that there is seldom few people in the world that cannot benefit from our services. With this said, why not schedule an assessment with us and see how we can optimise YOUR function and help you get the most from life

By Andy Mitchell

Physiotherapist at Total Therapy Bournemouth.