What Is Physiotherapy?
As the name suggests, Physiotherapy is the treatment of various conditions via physical non-surgical means. We also help
people to rehabilitate effectively after surgery, with a strong focus on manual therapy combined with exercise. Physiotherapy
is for anyone, at any age. It CAN make a difference.
At our clinic, we use a combination of state-of-the-art devices, and techniques to help your body move without pain.
Some of the common conditions we treat are:
Spondylosis - Calcium deposits in the joints often causing neck pain and stiffness
Arthritis - General wear and tear in the joints causing pain and stiffness
Slipped Disc - Often occurs in the lower back. Gets worse with sitting and bending
Lower Back - Can be caused by many structures: joint, ligament, muscle, disc
Neck Pain - Can be caused by various structures. Often assoc with spondylosis
Whiplash - Associated with car accidents. Very painful and debilitating
Shoulder Pain - Often involves a complex group of muscles called the Rotator-Cuff
Tennis Elbow - Inflammatory condition affecting the outside of the elbow
Golfer’s Elbow - Inflammatory condition affecting the inside of the elbow
RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury. Often work related with repeated movements
Ankle Sprains - Occurs mainly in jumping sports. Usually involves a ligament tear
Foot Sprains - May be caused by poorly shaped feet. Often occurs during sports
Plantar Faciitis - Very common in Singapore. Often linked to flat feet and over training
Runners Knee - Pain around the knee cap. Often hurts walking up or down stairs
Jumpers Knee - Pain in the front of the knee. Usually with running or jumping
All therapists at 1Physiotherapy are trained and have work experience overseas as well. After the therapist’s assessment,
we conduct an individualized treatment session.
Some common Physiotherapy techniques include:
Joint Mobilization - Various gentle techniques to mobilize stiff joints
Joint Manipulation - High velocity thrust to the joint. Helps with stiffness
Soft Tissue Massage - Gentle massage. Good for muscle tightness and spasm
Deep Tissue Release - Deep massage. Very effective for inflammed and tight muscles
Mechanical Traction - Works well for “slipped discs” & referred pain into leg or arm
Muscle Energy Tech - To realign the pelvis, for optimal core activation & pain relief
Ultrasound - Painless therapy that helps with tissue healing & inflammation
Interferential - Elec stimulation. Great for acute injuries & chronic back pain
NMES - Electrical stimulation for muscular strengthening
Sports Taping - Very effective. Good for reinforcing the joint and alleviating pain
Orthotic Prescription - Custom made insoles for your feet after detailed analysis
Heat/Cold therapy - Cold for acute injuries, heat for muscular spasm and pain
Exercise Prescription - Custom designed exercise program that is injury specific
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