Rehabilitation

Introduction

An exercise or a rehabilitation programme is administered to each patient to meet his or her individual needs. This may be to manage an injury, acute or chronic pain, stress, chest conditions or a sports related injury.

Sport Specific Rehabilitation

We treat and rehabilitate patients who have suffered from a sport injury, pain or need to adapt their technique to enhance performance. The patient is evaluated and an individualised treatment programme worked out according to their specific needs. Rehabilitation is a key component in any sportsperson (elite or social athlete) after an injury or painful experience. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in decreasing pain, locating the source of the pain or problem, correcting technique to prevent future injuries and strengthening specific muscles to prevent re-injury. The Physiotherapist will also refer the patient to other professionals if needed.

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

Orthopaedic rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy used to treat problems with the musculoskeletal system after surgery. The rehabilitation helps to regain normal biomechanics and to improve joint and muscle strength and control.

EMG machine

An EMG is a device used for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles. This is used for the rehabilitation of muscle activation, strength and endurance during a rehabilitation program.

Sensorimotor Rehabilitation

A dysfunction in the sensorimotor control of the neck may be present after a whiplash type injury or a period of prolonged pain in the neck. In other words, there is a dysfunction in the proprioception/balance of the neck that may lead to further neck pain and dizziness. There are specific rehabilitation exercises such as strengthening of deep neck stabilisers and retraining the balance/proprioception of the neck to restore normal sensorimotor control of the neck.

Pressure Biofeedback for Rehabilitation of Stabilisers and Motor Control

Pressure Biofeedback is a device used to provide feedback to ensure quality and precision in exercise performance and testing. It is used during retraining and strengthening of the deep neck stabilisers and abdominal stabilisers.

Pilates Mat work

Pilates exercises are designed to improve physical strength, flexibility and posture and enhance mental awareness. Pilates exercises are done either on a mat on the floor, or on exercise equipment developed by Joseph Pilates. The workout we use in Pilates generally utilizes resistance from the participants own body weight.

Pilates moves require you to engage virtually your whole body. At times you may try to strengthen one muscle while stretching another.

The 6 principles of Pilates include Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath and Flow