Dr. Tran Thanh Tinh

A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who treats individuals with movement, function, and strength difficulties following injury, disease, or disability. They utilise evidence-based physical interventions and exercises to overcome barriers to recovery and effectively manage future complications.

Physiotherapists treat many health conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injury, arthritis, joint and muscle pain, stiffness post-surgery, sporting injuries, and any respiratory or cardiac conditions that require rehabilitation.

Physiotherapists may utilise several different methods of intervention for physical therapy, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, heat and cold therapy, postural training, and functional mobility training to promote healing and return to normal movement.

You should see a physiotherapist when you experience chronic pain, decreased range of motion in a joint, weakness post-surgery, sporting injuries, or are experiencing paralysis after a nerve injury, or you just have difficulty with everyday activities because of an impairment.

Physiotherapy is beneficial after surgery, including joint replacement, ligament repair, or spinal surgery. Physiotherapy will help with decreasing pain, restoring movement, rebuilding muscle strength, and preventing long-term complications.

This largely depends on your condition and recovery goals. Some people may only need a few sessions, while others will require long-term rehabilitation for many months, especially following a stroke or surgery.

Although some exercises may cause mild discomfort during adjustment, the physiotherapist will ensure safe and bearable treatment. The objective is to restore function without unnecessarily causing pain.