Physiotherapy treatment techniques Featured
Key components of a physiotherapy treatment include “hand’s on” techniques, such as joint- and soft tissue mobilisation, electrotherapy, as well as individually tailored rehabilitation and education.
Specific techniques that can be used include:
- Joint mobilisation
- Soft tissue massage and acupuncture
- Interfential treatment, TENS and other electronic modalities
- Low intensity laser therapy
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Dry needling
- Taping
- Movement re-education
- Individual exercise programmes
- Ergonomics
- Respiratory techniques (manual techniques and breathing exercises)
- Relaxation technique
- Prescription of assistive devices (walking aids, braces)