The Amberley Physio
is an ACC accredited Physiotherapy clinic operated by
Linda Watson and Bridget Ford.
No referral is necessary but patients now need to pay a co-payment with treatment.
We need to emphasise that 80% of the treatment is still covered by ACC. With the addition of a
second treatment room, we are able to greatly reduce
waiting times for patients.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with
the assessment, maintenance, and restoration of the
physical function and performance of the body.
It is a specific form of care which can be used either
independently or in conjunction with other types of
medical management. Used in conjunction with certain
medical or surgical techniques, physiotherapy can
complement these techniques to help provide a speedy and
complication-free return to normal activity.
Physiotherapy can be useful in the diagnosis and
management of a wide range of injuries, disease
processes, and other conditions, including:
• sports
injuries
• back and neck pain
• postural problems
• occupational injuries
• arthritis
• amputee rehabilitation
• spinal cord injuries
• rehabilitation following cardiac surgery
• stroke rehabilitation |
• asthma
management
• developmental and paediatric problems
• neurological conditions
• impaired mobility
• women's health
• incontinence
• geriatric problems
• specific children's conditions |
How can
physiotherapy help me? Physiotherapy can help
individuals by:
Identifying the problem area and treating this
directly.
Physiotherapists treat a wide variety of injuries and
problems using many different techniques. In many cases,
the causes of pain and dysfunction are obvious, but
sometimes things are not so black and white, especially
when symptoms are inconsistent or difficult to describe.
Physiotherapists can perform a wide range of tests to
help locate the source of the problem and implement the
appropriate treatment strategy.
Identifying the causes and predisposing factors.
Physiotherapists are not only interested in the problem,
but factors which contribute to the problem. Identifying
factors such as poor posture, improper techniques,
muscle imbalances, poor work practices, or other bad
habits allow interventions to be made to correct these
factors. This will reduce the risk of the same thing
happening again in the future.
Providing Rehabilitation following occupational or
sporting injuries.
Physiotherapists can help you get back to work or sport
more quickly by providing rehabilitation programs and
advice on how to prevent a recurrence of the injury.
Providing rehabilitation and exercise before and
after surgery.
If you are having or have had major surgery,
physiotherapists are often involved in pre-operative
and/or post-operative programs to help get you moving
again, making sure your length of stay in hospital is
not unexpectedly extended.
Providing advice on exercise programs.
If you have the urge to get fit and stay healthy, one of
the best ways to do this is by regular exercise.
However if you have not done any serious exercise for a
while, it may be advisable to seek assistance to devise
an appropriate program for your needs, and ensure you
are not at risk of injury.
Providing or advising on special equipment.
With different conditions or disease processes, special
equipment may be required. Physiotherapists can advise
on many different types of equipment, including splints,
walking aids, wheelchairs, occupational equipment etc.
APPOINTMENTS BY PRIOR BOOKING ONLY!
To book
an appointment with one of our Physiotherapists
please
call on (03) 314 8477 or
email us. |
