Welcome to the Physiotherapy section

Suomi translation hopefully soon. Suomenkieliset sivut julkaisemme pian toivon mukaan.

The purpose of the physiotherapy section is primarily to discuss injury prevention, as well as the appropriate management of running injuries. As well as providing you with a list of registered physiotherapists, guiding you to the correct self-treatment as well as the best available medical help.

Physiotherapists are university-educated experts who can help you achieve your highest level of physical functioning (at any stage of life) by providing you with a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs.

Individualized treatment of an injury or disability based on scientific knowledge, a thorough assessment of the condition, environmental factors and lifestyle.

Exercise prescription is a major tool in the physiotherapist's repertoire of treatment techniques. Like other treatments, it must be carefully applied, continually assessed and re-assessed, and modified accordingly. Short and long-term goal setting is essential as is commitment from the patient and physiotherapist. Goals may range from simple activities of daily living tasks, such as holding a cup or utensils, working without discomfort or performing in a concert or sporting event. The role of exercise is not only a form of treatment or adjunct to treatment, but also a self-management and prevention approach.

The physiotherapist will perform a thorough assessment before prescribing specific exercises. Patient assessment can include consideration of: The presenting problem - pain, joint stiffness, muscle inflexibility, functional instability, muscle weakness, lack of coordination/balance, joint laxity. All may culminate in a loss of function activities of daily living.

With the months to come this section will be developed to provide you with links to physiotherapists in your area.