Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is one of our core services here at Fortis Health & Wellbeing in Langham, Colchester. Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function, as well as reduce pain, when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.
Our qualified physiotherapists have years of experience in a wide range of areas including but not limited to:
Musculoskeletal and sports injuries
Orthopaedic and post-operative recovery
Care of the elderly including mobility assessments
Neurology including recovery after stroke
Community therapy including home environment assessments
Some common conditions that we treat include:
Musculoskeletal injuries: such as strains, sprains, fractures and tendonitis
Neurological conditions: such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, and multiple sclerosis
Orthopedic conditions: including arthritis, joint replacements, and spine disorders
Sports injuries: such as ligament tears, muscle strains, and overuse injuries
Women's health issues: such as pelvic floor dysfunction, pre- and post-natal care, and urinary incontinence
Geriatric care: focusing on maintaining mobility, independence, and quality of life in older adults
Workplace injuries: such as repetitive strain injuries, ergonomic assessments, and return-to-work programs
Chronic conditions: such as lower back pain, neck pain, headaches
What might your physiotherapy session include?
Here at Fortis Health & Wellbeing we believe in a holistic approach to recovery, combining hands on treatments with essential self-management techniques and education. Your physiotherapy treatment with us will include some or all of the below:
A thorough subjective assessment, including taking a detailed history of your condition and past medical conditions - we always make sure we take the time to listen to our clients and ensure we fully understand your symptoms
Goal setting - it is important to use that we understand the reason you have come to see us and we understand what you would like to achieve from your treatment
Gait and mobility assessments
Postural assessment
Range of movement testing
Special tests to help guide our diagnosis
Palpation of the area in question
Discussion of diagnosis
Exercise therapy and rehabilitation including use of our equipment, thorough demonstrations and a comprehensive home exercise plan which will be tailored to each individual client
Manual therapy, soft tissue and joint mobilisation techniques
Taping
Ultrasound therapy
Compression therapy
Recommendation for any other possible treatment options e.g. injection therapy, sports massage therapy, scar therapy