Wellness for the whole body

Physiotherapy can help with more than just a sore back. Here are the conditions physiotherapists can treat.
Feb. 3, 2009 | By: The Health Local Staff

If you’ve wrenched your back or blown out your knee, you’ve probably considered seeing a physiotherapist to help you get back on track. But did you know your physiotherapist can help you with so much more?

Yes, physiotherapy is great for helping restore mobility after an injury – and many physiotherapists work with their patients to do just that. But according to the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, physiotherapists treat a broad range of health conditions, including:

• Ankle sprains
• Anterior cruciate ligament injuries
• Back pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Dizziness
• Fall prevention
• Fibromyalgia
• Obesity
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Pelvic pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Post-surgery rehabilitation
• Sport injuries
• Stroke
• Urinary incontinence

If you suffer from any of these conditions, why not consider seeing a physiotherapist? To find one near you, try doing an Internet search on Health Local. The physiotherapist’s Gold Listing or website will have information (including website links) to help you determine if that physiotherapist meets your requirements.