Orthopaedic rehabilitation is for patients who have suffered a “trauma”, a sudden physical injury which most commonly results in fractures and soft tissue injuries. This includes work and traffic accidents, falls, sports injuries and over exertions.
This type of physical therapy also refers to any person who has received orthopaedic surgery. This refers to joint replacements, bone plates, corrective surgery like tendon release and recontructive surgery.
Physiotherapy plays a big role in returning to an active lifestyle in the shortest time possible following an orthopaedic intervention. Gone are the days where bed rest are the prescribed treatment for recovery. Early rehabilitation and physiotherapy intervention have been proven to get you back on your feet faster and are essential for a full recovery. It is also needed to prevent secondary complications.
The purpose of musculoskeletal physiotherapy is to recover as soon as possible so that you can return to your usual activities (sport, hobbies, work, etc). You require an experienced physiotherapist to ensure your return is measured and progressed carefully to avoid a chronic injury.
Becky has on field experience in treating sports injuries (rugby, basketball and football), in out-patient rehabilitation, in the emergency department of a UK hospital treating acute traumatic injuries, in out-patient hydrotherapy and in a top London trauma centre for acute rehabilitatoin of orthopaedic surgery.
To improve function and prevent further limitations
To reduce pain and return to activity
To recover correctly and ensure no complications
To reduce pain and regain mobility
To reduce pain and imporve function
To relive pain and improve function
To improve strength, mobility and function
Post-operative hip and knee rehabilitation