Physiotherapy

Orthopaedic physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy treating injuries & conditions which affects the muscles, joints and soft tissues. Because of the movement of the joints & the muscles acting across them, there is the risk of injury to these joints & muscles. These injuries can be traumatic or degenerative. These injuries causes muscle imbalance, muscle weakness & joint dysfunction. So we at “Fitwell Centre” focus on comprehensive evaluation of patient, identification of impairments & functional limitations. At “Fitwell Centre” we carry out a personalized treatment plan & specific exercise programme to ensure an optimal outcome of the rehab programme & reduce the likelyhood of recurrence of the problem.
Conditions we specialised are:-
> Fracture Rehabilitation
> Pre & post surgery rehabilitation
> Arthritis pain
> Back & neck pain
> Postural muscular pain
> Knee pain
> Shoulder pain/ Frozen shoulder
> Slip disc ( Prolapsed intervertebral disc)
> Spondilytic pain
> Muscle spasms/ cramps

Neurological Physiotherapy is the treatment of patients who have neurological disorders. Neurological disorders are those affecting the brain, spinal cord & nerves. In such cases we focus on regaining strength, re-establishing the movements & making the patients as independent as possible.
Conditions we specialised are:-
> Stroke(Paralysis)
> Parkinson disease
> Multiple Sclerosis
> Brain injury
> Spinal cord injury
> Neuromuscular disorders
> Lower motor disorders such as:-
    o Bell’s palsy
    o Wrist drop
    o Foot drop

Sports physiotherapy is the specialised branch of physiotherapy which deals with injuries and issues related to sports persons. Sports injuries do differ to everyday injuries. Athletes normally require high level performance & demand placed upon their body, which stresses their muscles, joints & bones to the limit. Sports physiotherapy helps athletes recover from sporting injuries and provide education & resources to prevent problems.
Conditions we specialised are:-
> Patellofemoral syndrome
> Shoulder injuries including dislocations, sprains, strains, rotator cuff tear.
> Tennis or Golfers’ elbow
> Hamstring strain
> Sciatica
> Shin splints
> Groin pull
> Muscular strains
> Ligament sprains, etc.

Physiotherapy for geriatric population focuses on optimizing function for the aging adults. As we age, our bodies undergo wear & tear. Although this process is normal, it sometimes leads to pain & disability, causing patients to limit their activity or all together stop doing what they enjoy. Geriatric physiotherapy has been found effective in improving strength, mobility & balance to help the aging individual build confidence in staying active. Therefore our treatment plan focuses on patient’s specific goals.
Conditions we specialised are:-
> Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis
> Osteopenia & osteoporosis
> Cancer-related complications
> Alzheimer’s disease
> Joint replacement & other orthopaedic surgeries
> Neurological disorder:- Stroke, Parkinson’s, Vestibular & balance disorders.
> Overweight & Obesity
> Fall risk & gait training
> Generalized weakness & loss of function.