Strand Physiotherapy

Stroke Rehabilitation is a very important part of recovering after a stroke. The ultimate goal is to help you relearn skills affected by a stroke and to assist you in regaining independence and improve your quality of life.

There are various therapies that can assist in recovery such as: Physical activities like mobility training, range-of-motion therapy etc. The sooner therapy starts, the more it improves your chance of regaining some of your previous level of function. Stroke Rehabilitation often starts as soon as 24 hours after the stroke. The length of rehab varies for each patient.

Dry Needling can be used to treat various conditions such as back pain, painful scars, headaches, shoulder and neck pain etc. It is a form of therapy used to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction and must only be done by trained professionals. It is an effective technique for the treatment of muscle pain and myofascial dysfunction and works by needling of a muscle’s trigger points.

Our trained physiotherapist will assess and work over problem areas and will help loosen tight bands and trigger points that can occur because of overuse, weak posture, sport injuries and stress. We use varies (various) techniques such as deep tissue massage, remedial sports massage, trigger point therapy, stretching. Some of the benefits include reduction in injury, improved range of motion, performance improvements, boosting of circulatory immune systems, muscle tone and skin quality etc.

Rehabilitation is often necessary after surgery and should begin as soon as possible after you leave the hospital. Post Surgical Rehabilitation will assist you in regaining your strength, function and flexibility to help you get back on your feet, while also reducing pain and strengthening weak muscles.

Some of the surgeries that most commonly require post-op-car are: Elbow, hip, calf, knee, shoulder and spine. We will create a rehabilitation program specific to your requirements that will boost recovery time.

Strapping helps to limit movement of an injured area by providing support. It also helps to prevent re-injury when one returns to a sporting activity. The following are different type of strapping: Ankle taping, arch support, shoulder strapping, double knee and knee medial ligament strapping, etc.

Strand Physiotherapy specializes in many types of physio strapping. We are experts in choosing the right strapping technique and type of tape for each specific case.

Strapping helps to limit movement of an injured area by providing support. It also helps to prevent re-injury when one returns to a sporting activity and has also been known to improve co-ordination. The following are different types of strapping techniques: Ankle taping, arch support, shoulder strapping, double knee and knee medial ligament strapping, etc.

Electrotherapy is a technique where electricity is used to deliver electrical impulses through sticky pad electrodes that are placed on the skin in the area where you are experiencing pain. It is used for the treatment of many conditions that require the control of inflammatory processes as well as for pain relief.