Own Body therapists help clients manage a variety of illnesses and injuries that impact their bodies’ physical abilities. There are an extensive range of conditions which can benefit from physiotherapy. These include:
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Back pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Falls/Fear of Falling
- General deconditioning/reduced independence
- Guillain-Barre Condition
- Heart Attack
- Incontinence
- Joint replacements
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neck pain
- Osteoporosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Pre/Post natal
- Physical Trauma (inc fractures and soft tissue injuries)
- Stroke
- Recovery from surgery
- Reduced Mobility
- Respiratory Conditions
- Sporting injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vertigo/Dizziness
Below is a list of examples of what a recommended Own Body rehabilitation and treatment plan may include:
- Balance training
- Education and advice about your condition, path to recovery, strengths and limitations
- Endurance training
- Equipment recommendation
- Falls prevention
- Flexibility
- Gait re-education
- Gentle reconditioning
- Manual therapy
- Mobility safety assessment and training
- Pain Management
- Pelvic Floor education
- Pilates
- Referral to other health professionals where indicated
- Strengthening
Own Body therapists will develop an individual treatment plan designed especially for you. The first step in developing this plan will be an assessment of your current strengths and weaknesses and a goal-setting consultation to determine how we can help you reach your desired outcomes. Education plays a key part in our treatment plans and your therapist will explain your condition, and how your Own Body’s reaction to your condition, will impact you on your road to recovery.