Physiotherapy or Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy is the assessing, diagnosing and treatment of injuries relating to muscles, ligaments, bones and nerves
The primary goal of MSK physiotherapy is to help patients recover and return to their normal and pain free level of function as quickly as possible. This involves reducing pain, managing and optimising the healing of the injury, improving mobility, strength, and flexibility and promoting overall well-being. Physiotherapists utilize a range of treatment techniques and create individualised exercises program to achieve these goals.
Injuries and Conditions
There are a range of conditions and injuries that are treated with physiotherapy. At NKS Physio we have treated most injuries and conditions, patients awaiting and post surgeries, paediatric conditions, discogenic injuries, muscles tears (strains) and ligament (strains) and many more. Some of the most common conditions include:
- Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Scoliosis
- Joint replacements, Arthroscopies, post fracture rehab
- Bursitis, Handmaids knee, Bakers cysts
- Meniscus and Labrum injuries
- Back pain, Disc bulge/prolapse and Sacro-Iliac Pain
- Frozen Shoulder and Shoulder impingements
- Tension headaches or migraines
- Hypermobility and Elos danlos syndrome
- Paediatric conditions: osgoodschlatters, severs, etc
- And many more conditions…
Tailored Treatment and Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy employs a variety of techniques, such as manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, and education to help patients understand, manage and recover. Some of the modalities of treatment are:
Soft and Deep Tissue Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Taping, Neuromuscular Electrotherapy, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Cupping, Joint Mobilizations and Joint Manipulations.
We will set up a personalised exercise rehab plan tailored to your needs. We’ll guide you every step of the way, from the initial assessment and diagnosis to the treatment provided.