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Physiotherapy treatment is typically used as a part of a rehabilitation or recovery plan. People usually seek help from physiotherapists after an injury has occurred or the pain is too much to bear. From this point of view, physiotherapy appears to be a alternative measure that one takes to take care of his or her physical health. Even though this is a crucial role that physiotherapists play, preventive physiotherapy is also a component that should not be taken lightly.

Professional physiotherapists believe that one took better care of themselves, it is possible to reduce the risk of getting injured or avoid being injured altogether. The main reason why physical injuries happen is due to fall and slip accidents or sleeping with the wrong posture. Sitting in an incorrect posture can give you lower back pain. All of these injuries and pains are a result of:

• Difficulties with balance
• Muscle weakness and Imbalances
• Lack of physical exercise
• Overall poor physical health and well-being

Physiotherapy not only plays an important role in helping patients cope with pain, but prevent them altogether. This is because physiotherapists aim to treat the root cause of the problem so that reoccurrence does not take place. Additionally, they can also identify other health problems that you might be suffering from and suggest ways to rectify them.

A registered physiotherapist can help you in avoiding harm to your physical health by focusing on the following areas:

• Improving flexibility

If your body’s flexibility is compromised, you are bound to trip, fall and even wake up with a stiff neck or back. By enhancing flexibility, physiotherapists help your body’s muscles to make use of their optimal strength when you need it.

• Strengthening the body

You may lack inner strength and that might be the reason why your muscles easily give up and you experience joint aches more than other people of your age. If you practice the exercises recommended by a physiotherapist, you can hope to strengthen your body’s core and avoid injuries.

• Enhanced body balance and Joint proprioception

Is your balance affected? It might be as a result of your poor joint proprioception, inner ear problems or a post-surgery side-effect. It may also be due to a neurological problem that you may have experienced recently. However, with physiotherapy, you can improve the balance of your body and reduce the chances of falling and getting hurt.

• Inner endurance

Endurance refers to one’s ability to withstand activities for a very long period of time. This may even depend on your cardiovascular fitness. A physiotherapist will assess your health conditions, lifestyle and food habits before crafting a physical therapy treatment plan. Your progress will also be monitored.

Physiotherapy applied in a preventative manner can prove to be efficacious to your overall quality of life and well-being. It can make you stronger from within by treating the root cause of the problem. You can expect your pains and aches to be eliminated, along with the prevention of future physical dysfunctions. Talk to a professional, today!

Simply Contact Us or give one of our physiotherapists a call on 02083686767 or email us on Info@southgatephysio.co.uk to book a physiotherapy appointment.