Physiotherapy
At Rotorua Physiotherapy clinic our Physiotherapists are able to assess and give you advice on many health related injuries and conditions, then provide appropriate treatment to assist your recovery. Common conditions regularly seen in the clinic include:
Neck and back/lower back pain
Headaches
Joints that have had surgery. eg shoulder rotator cuff repair, Knee ACL reconstruction
“Sprains and strains” that have occurred in everyday activities affecting a variety of joints / muscles e.g tennis elbow, achilles tendonitis
Injuries that have occurred playing sport
Work place related injuries / aches and pains due to work postures
Rehabilitation following fractures
Symptoms from Osteoarthritis
Treatment may involve:
Postural / biomechanical assessment and correction
Manipulation / manual therapy / massage
Home exercise / strengthening programmes
Acupuncture
Ergonomic advice / work place assessments
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation is a service for people who have sustained an injury that is preventing them from performing their normal work tasks. Our Physiotherapists work with ACC/insurance companies to provide full, safe return to work services. If you require assistance returning to your normal work activities following injury we may provide some or all of the following;
Comprehensive assessment of you and your injury
Appropriate physiotherapy treatment if required
Work place visit, including site and task assessment
Realistic planning and goal setting
Return to work planning with employer
Active rehabilitation programmes eg: gym and/or pool based activity
Graduated return to work programmes
Assessment/prescription of equipment to assist you at work
Pain Management
If your pain has become persistent/chronic and is a significant problem for you following an injury, you may qualify for rehabilitation under a Pain Services Programme. Our physiotherapists work as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team to provide pain management services. Pain management programmes may include;
Comprehensive assessment
Appropriate physiotherapy treatment if required
Referral to other members of the multi-disciplinary team as required
Pain management education; explanation of pain mechanisms and self management strategies
Activity based programmes may include gym, pool and home based exercises
Hand Therapy
Normal function of the arm and hand is vital for our everyday lives. Hand Therapists use a wide range of techniques and modalities, to help those with hand injuries or pathology to return to optimum function at home, work and leisure as soon as possible.
Acute trauma: fractures, wounds, lacerations
Sports injuries
Post-surgical hand conditions
Arthritic conditions
Nerve compression
Amputations
Treatment may involve:
Wound Care
Oedema control
Splints/braces/supports
Pain management
Scar management
Exercises for; movement, strength and stability
Activity modification at home and work
Desensitisation
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Problems concerning incontinence, prolapse and discomfort affect approximately 1 million New Zealanders and can be treated with concepts used in Physiotherapy. We are here to provide education around pelvic health and provide assessment and evidence-based treatment to address some of these common conditions.
Bladder / bowel issues: leaking with activity, incontinence, abnormal function
Pregnancy and post-partum issues requiring pelvic floor rehab
Pelvic organ prolapse: Can cause discomfort in the pelvis affecting exercise, toileting, and sexual function
What to expect at your appointment:
A detailed conversation to get a clear clinical picture your history, presenting complaint and goals for treatment
Assessment of pelvic floor muscles and anatomy. While an internal examination is recommended for assessment it is optional.
Treatment can involve: pelvic floor retraining through a personalised exercise program, education around specific strengthening, and lifestyle modifications to affect identified problems.
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