Physiotherapy Experts is an evidence-based healthcare profession that uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in individual health status. It is a person-centred, holistic approach that encompasses all aspects of the human body and movement.
The profession offers a wide range of treatments and interventions, including manual therapy, exercise, education and advice to improve function, prevent disability and encourages independence for as long as possible. It has an important role to play in the multidisciplinary team supporting people with Parkinson’s disease (PwP) because of its specialised knowledge of this condition, the complexities of care and rehabilitation, and its ability to treat the many different levels of severity that can be experienced by patients.
Physiotherapy Experts: The Heart of Rehab Lab’s Quality Care
A physiotherapist is a fully licensed medical professional who specialises in movement and movement-related conditions and injuries. They assess a patient, diagnose the problem and prepare a treatment plan. They work alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide rehabilitative therapy and to help patients get back to their normal lives as soon as possible.
At their first physiotherapy appointment, patients are usually asked to wear comfortable clothing and shoes with good support, such as athletic shoes. They will be asked about their medical history and what they want to achieve from physiotherapy, and they will usually be given an exercise or movements to perform that are specific to them. This enables the physiotherapist to assess their physical capabilities and limitations, and it helps them create a personalized program for each patient.
