
Core physiotherapy
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36 care guides
A guide explains a care option; treatment suitability and current availability are confirmed by the clinic.

Core physiotherapy
A personal assessment and a clear next step.
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Core physiotherapy
Manual therapy describes clinician-applied techniques to muscles or joints that may be considered as one part of rehabilitation.
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Core physiotherapy
Exercise therapy uses individually selected movements to support strength, mobility, balance or return to everyday activity.
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Core physiotherapy
Joint mobilization uses controlled movements applied by a trained clinician to address certain movement restrictions or discomfort.
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Treatment technologies
Therapeutic ultrasound is a physical-treatment modality that some clinics use alongside rehabilitation.
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Treatment technologies
Laser or photobiomodulation therapy may be discussed for selected musculoskeletal concerns, depending on the device, indication and clinician's judgement.
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Treatment technologies
Shockwave therapy is sometimes used for selected longstanding tendon or soft-tissue problems.
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Back & spine
Lower-back discomfort can make it difficult to bend, rise from a chair, work at a desk or sleep comfortably.
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Back & spine
Assessment for symptoms travelling from the back into a leg.
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Back & spine
Assessment for neck stiffness and restricted movement.
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Back & spine
Cervical spondylosis describes age-related changes in the neck; some people have pain or stiffness, while many have no symptoms from imaging findings alone.
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Back & spine
An imaging report may mention a bulging disc, but its relevance depends on the symptoms and examination.
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Joints & muscles
Support for comfortable walking, stairs and activity.
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Joints & muscles
Shoulder pain can make reaching overhead, dressing or sleeping difficult.
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Joints & muscles
Frozen shoulder often causes gradually increasing stiffness and pain that can interfere with dressing, reaching and sleep.
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Joints & muscles
Support for joint mobility, strength and daily activity.
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Joints & muscles
Carpal tunnel syndrome can involve tingling, numbness or weakness in the hand, often affecting the thumb and nearby fingers.
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Joints & muscles
Tennis elbow usually describes pain on the outside of the elbow, often noticed during gripping, lifting or repetitive work.
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Joints & muscles
Trigger finger may cause catching, clicking or a finger that feels stuck when bending or straightening.
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Foot & lower limb
Plantar heel pain is often most noticeable during the first steps after rest or after prolonged standing.
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Foot & lower limb
Heel pain may arise from plantar fascia irritation, tendon problems, nerve issues or other conditions.
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Foot & lower limb
Pain, tingling or reduced sensation in a leg can come from several causes, including nerve irritation, circulation problems or other medical conditions.
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Neurological rehabilitation
After a stroke, people may need help with movement, balance, walking, upper-limb tasks and daily activities.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Facial weakness may occur after Bell's palsy or for other reasons, and a sudden facial change must not automatically be attributed to a benign nerve condition.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Poor balance or difficulty walking can reduce confidence and independence.
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Neurological rehabilitation
Vertigo is a sensation of movement or spinning and has several possible causes.
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Injury & recovery
Sports and fitness injuries can interrupt training and everyday activity.
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Injury & recovery
A muscle strain can cause pain, weakness or difficulty performing a movement, but not every sudden ache is a simple strain.
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Injury & recovery
Recovery after an injury is about more than the absence of pain.
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Injury & recovery
Rehabilitation after surgery needs to respect the procedure performed, surgeon instructions and the body's healing timeline.
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Injury & recovery
People use the term muscle spasm to describe sudden tightening, cramping or painful guarding.
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Injury & recovery
Muscle weakness can appear after inactivity or injury, but may also indicate neurological or other medical problems.
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Back & spine
Some headaches are associated with neck movement or muscle and joint problems, but migraine and other headache disorders require the right medical assessment.
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