What problems do physiotherapists treat?
Physiotherapists focus on both prevention and rehabilitation. Treatment can be for problems caused by injury, disease or disability. Here are some examples:
- Neck and back pain caused by problems in the muscles
- Pain in the bones, joints, and ligaments such as arthritis
- Loss of mobility because of trauma to the brain or spine
- Fatigue, pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of muscle strength
- Loss of balance due to trauma to the brain
- Increased dizziness or loss or balance
- Sports injuries for weekend warriors or professional athletes