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Hydrotherapy |
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- Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat disease or illness. Water has been used to treat disease since ancient times. Hydrotherapy includes whirlpools, sitz baths, sauna and steam baths, douches, and other treatments. |
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massage therapy |
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- Massage therapy manipulates the soft tissues of the body to normalise the tissue. The massage therapist uses a systematic application of pressure and movement on the soft tissues of the body. Massage therapy is used: to reduce stress and pain to aid recovery from medical or surgical procedures to provide relaxation to soothe tired and sore muscles to increase circulation of blood and flow of lymph in the bodyMassage is often recommended as part of a treatment plan for sports injuries, repetitive stress disorders, chronic pain, and anxiety. |
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physiotherapy |
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- Physiotherapy is a group of services provided by a health care professional. It helps preserve, develop, and restore physical function. It can help restore physical health that has been lost to injury, disease, or other causes. The goals are to relieve pain and promote fitness and health. |
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whiplash |
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- Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcibly bent backward and forward. This causes injury to the joints of the neck, known as the cervical vertebrae, and to the surrounding soft tissue. The most common causes of whiplash are motor vehicle accidents, especially when the vehicle is struck from the rear. |
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