Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Orthopaedics is an area of physiotherapy that focuses on conditions that affect the muscles, bones, ligaments, and other related structures. This includes conditions such as:

• Fractures (broken bones)
• Total knee replacements
• Total hip replacements
• Muscle strains or injuries
• Ligament sprains and joint injuries
• Arthritis
• Low back pain

How can physiotherapy help?

Physiotherapy can help you regain your strength, and mobility if you have an orthopaedic condition or have had a recent surgery. For example, physiotherapists can help with:

• Prescribing exercises to help you get stronger
• Stretches and other exercises to improve range of motion and flexibility
• Helping you decide what type of mobility aid to use (such as a walker, cane, or crutches)
• Progressing your exercises to get harder as you get stronger
• Regaining your balance and natural walking pattern
• Understanding how to take care of your condition long-term