When Should I See A Physiotherapist?

We understand it can be difficult to know which health practitioner to see when you’re in pain. Here’s our guide to when you should see a physiotherapist.

Physiotherapists can diagnose and treat many musculoskeletal disorders. This includes sporting injuries (think groin pain, hamstring injuries, ankles sprains, knee injuries), workplace injuries, muscle strains, ligament and joint sprains, tendon pain, overuse pain, osteoarthritis, pre-operative and post-operative care, low back and neck pain, hip joint and muscle pain, rotator cuff and other shoulder pain, they can even screen for bone stress injuries and fractures. Physiotherapists are also trained to work with aged populations for falls prevention, balance training and general conditioning. Other reasons you might seek out a physiotherapist are for treatment of conditions under NDIS, neurological rehab post stroke, traumatic brain injury or for neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, or even for headaches, and dizziness. Physiotherapists can also help as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage chronic lung conditions.

The treatment you receive from a physiotherapist will differ significantly depending on your symptoms and goals for seeking treatment. Physio’s work together with their patients to formulate treatment plans based on scientific evidence, clinical experience, and patient treatment choices. Physiotherapists can use exercise prescription, education and advice on self-management strategies, lifestyle changes and load management, as well as manual therapies such as massage, joint mobilisation/manipulation, and dry needling. Physiotherapists are first contact practitioners that can screen for serious conditions, refer you for scans, and know when to refer on to other medical and health professionals.

So, if you’ve injured yourself at sport, can’t seem to get rid of that lingering pain, or just want to see what Physio is all about, contact us to book in with one of our highly experienced physiotherapists.