Specialized Treatment Programs

There is no question that pain is essential to our survival. With an acute injury or illness, pain is the body's way of letting the mind know that there is something wrong. If pain persists past the acute and into the chronic stage, it often ceases to be a useful warning. Ongoing pain may cause problems with friends and loved ones, feelings of isolation, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and fear of activity.

Arthritis is a joint disorder causing inflammation in one or more joints. It is common in adults 65 and older, but can affect people of all ages. Physiotherapy is key to the treatment and management of arthritis, focusing on the reduction of pain and stiffness as well as increasing movement and range of motion.

Arthritis doesn't mean you have to live with pain and limitations. Our specialized program helps maintain joint mobility, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life through targeted exercises and manual therapy.

At FIRST PHYSIO, we have an experienced physiotherapist who specializes in Neurological & Neuromuscular Rehabilitation. Our physiotherapist will work with you to address neurological and neuromuscular disorders that often result in muscle weakness, paralysis, poor balance, inability to ambulate, and loss of functional independence.

Neck and spinal related pain is a common and frustrating complaint. It can be caused by poor postures during daily activity, usually associated with extended periods of computer use or repetitive bending and lifting. At First Physio our physiotherapist is trained to accurately diagnose and manage neck and spinal pains and injuries.

After your surgery it is important to begin the rehabilitation process as soon as possible to ensure that the procedure is successful and your recovery is optimised. Following any operation you are left with general muscle weakness, swelling, scar tissue and adhesions and a reduced range of motion.

Senior's Fitness Program is for mature adults 50+, offering a comprehensive fitness facility designed exclusively for the mature adult. The program also includes a physiotherapy regimen to relieving pain and addresses those functional limitations particular to members with chronic conditions. Remember: "You don't stop moving because you get old. You get old because you stop moving!"

Parkinson disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects a person's movement. People with Parkinson's disease move more slowly, tend to take tiny steps, and may freeze in place. The Physiotherapist will tailor the program to the individual to help improve trunk rotation, balance, increase speed, and have a better quality of life.

Our goal is to help patients with COPD cope with their illness by developing strategies that enhance breathing and exercise tolerance. Studies have shown that patients with COPD who participate in prescribed exercise benefit both physiologically and psychologically.

Sport provides us with exercise which is essential for promoting good health. Sport may also result in injuries, many of which can be prevented. The goal of First Physio is to TREAT, REHABILITATE, RECONDITION and return the physically active population to their prior activity level. Remember "Prevention is always better than cure".

Successful companies expect their employees to perform well. Work-related stress symptoms have a negative effect on performance. Our Goal is to provide your corporate team with the strategies, intervention and tools to lead them towards improved health, wellbeing and overall productivity. Two main components for prevention of injury in a sedentary office lifestyle is GOOD ERGONOMICS & GOOD EDUCATION.

Biomechanics is the study of movement and the interaction between body parts. Our physiotherapist is trained in the assessment of sporting biomechanics - swimming stroke, tennis serve, golfing, running or kicking technique. Often the solution to lingering pains or recurrent injuries stems from the correction of underlying incorrect technique.

This is a comprehensive need based service available to those who are restricted from returning back to normal work, sporting activity and independence. This could be due to pain, muscle weakness or ongoing functional deficit. We design exercise programs based on thorough initial examination, supervised by the therapist to correct your biomechanics, posture, strength and improve your cardiovascular capacity.