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Balance , mobility and coordination - falls, fracture or prolonged hospital stay

  At Homevisitingphysios , we understand the critical importance of maintaining optimal balance, mobility, and coordination, especially for individuals at risk of falls, fractures, or prolonged hospital stays. Our Comprehensive Fall Prevention and Rehabilitation Program are designed to cater to the unique needs of each individual, promoting a proactive approach to enhance overall well-being and independence. Key Components: Assessment and Personalized Planning: Our experienced team of healthcare professionals conducts thorough assessments to identify specific risk factors and individual capabilities. Based on the assessment, personalized care plans are developed to address balance, mobility, and coordination challenges. Physical Therapy: Tailored physical therapy sessions focus on improving strength, flexibility, and coordination. Targeted exercises aim to enhance proprioception and overall body awareness. Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapists work on specific functional tasks,

Fostering Autonomy: How Physiotherapy Safeguards Independence Through Falls Prevention

In the tapestry of a fulfilling and independent life, the threat of falls can cast a shadow, particularly as we age. Preserving autonomy becomes a paramount goal, and the field of physiotherapy emerges as a steadfast ally in fortifying the body against the challenges of imbalance. This blog explores the pivotal role that physiotherapy plays in falls prevention, empowering individuals to embrace life with confidence and independence. Understanding the Significance of Falls Prevention As we traverse the journey of aging, the risk of falls increases, bringing with it potential consequences that extend beyond physical injuries. Falls can erode one's sense of independence, leading to a ripple effect of reduced mobility, fractures, and a heightened fear of navigating daily activities. Physiotherapy steps into this arena not merely as a reactive measure but as a proactive strategy to safeguard autonomy. The Foundations: Physiotherapeutic Assessment and Individualized Plans Physiotherapis

Arthritic pain

  Arthritic pain can be effectively treated with physiotherapy. Joint inflammation from arthritis results in pain, stiffness, and restricted mobility. By improving joint flexibility, strengthening the muscles surrounding the troubled joints, and reducing inflammation, physiotherapy can assist in managing these symptoms. Pain management methods include manual treatment, acupuncture, electrotherapy, and exercise therapy. How can we help you? Assessment:  The physiotherapist will usually begin by assessing your condition to determine the level of arthritis pain, the range of motion you have, and your fitness. Treatment Plan:  The physiotherapist will create a personalised treatment plan based on the assessment that considers your needs and goals. Pain Management:  Physiotherapy for arthritis involves pain management as one of its key focuses. The physiotherapist will use various treatments to help reduce pain and inflammation, including manual therapy, heat therapy, cold therapy, and stre

Acupuncture

  Tiny needles are inserted at specific locations on the body during the acupuncture technique to ease discomfort and encourage recovery. In physiotherapy, acupuncture is often used as a complementary therapy to other treatments to help manage pain and improve mobility. During an acupuncture session, a trained healthcare professional will insert sterile needles into the skin at various points, depending on the specific condition being treated. The needles are left in place for several minutes, and some practitioners may use heat or electrical stimulation to enhance the effects of the treatment. One of the natural healing processes that acupuncture is intended to promote is the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. It also helps to improve blood flow and reduce inflammation in the body. Many conditions can be treated with acupuncture, including chronic pain, headaches, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Our physiotherapist will discuss acupuncture’s potential benefits and ris

Respiratory and cardiac conditions like COPD, pneumonia and post cardiac event

  Physiotherapy can be immensely beneficial for conditions like COPD, pneumonia, and post-cardiac event. Physiotherapy can help with How can we help you? Exercises to improve breathing techniques Mobilisation exercises to open the chest and increase ventilation Strengthening and endurance-building activities help with enhancing physical activity endurance and decreasing tiredness. Breathing problems can also be caused by poor posture, which a physiotherapist can help to address, leading to better breathing. Techniques for secretion clearance:  Lung mucus can be difficult to clear if you have a respiratory condition. Physiotherapists can teach postural drainage, percussion, and vibration techniques to help mobilise and remove secretions. Cardiac rehabilitation:  An individualised treatment plan can be created with you and your caregivers to aid your heart and general health. Better respiratory function:  Physiotherapy can improve lung capacity, reduce breathlessness, and increase oxygen

Post Operative Rehabilitation

  The phase before and after the surgery can be an overwhelming time for the one going through surgery and their caregivers. There may be a lot of information to take in, in a short period and lots of questions and queries about rehab following the surgery. Some people find it helpful to get a physiotherapist involved in their care before the surgery to ease off their anxiety about rehab. Post-operative rehabilitation is critical to recovery following orthopaedic surgeries like hip, knee, back, shoulder and elbow.Physiotherapy can be essential in rehabilitating and improving your overall health and wellbeing. Getting physiotherapy help in the early stages following surgery will positively impact your rehabilitation and move it in the right direction. At Home Visiting Physios, our physiotherapists will work with you to set goals and work towards achieving them from the comfort of your environment with the help of a personalised treatment programme. Our physiotherapists will do their bes

Arthritic pain

  Arthritic pain can be effectively treated with physiotherapy. Joint inflammation from arthritis results in pain, stiffness, and restricted mobility. By improving joint flexibility, strengthening the muscles surrounding the troubled joints, and reducing inflammation, physiotherapy can assist in managing these symptoms. Pain management methods include manual treatment, acupuncture, electrotherapy, and exercise therapy. How can we help you? Assessment:  The physiotherapist will usually begin by assessing your condition to determine the level of arthritis pain, the range of motion you have, and your fitness. Treatment Plan:  The physiotherapist will create a personalised treatment plan based on the assessment that considers your needs and goals. Pain Management:  Physiotherapy for arthritis involves pain management as one of its key focuses. The physiotherapist will use various treatments to help reduce pain and inflammation, including manual therapy, heat therapy, cold therapy, and stre