Patient Treatment Successes
Get the job done with acupuncture
Ms X, a busy professional working on an important community project, fell and injured her knee. She felt severe pain as her knee swelled up and was unable to stand or walk. Ms X sought treatment within 2 hours of the injury happening. With acupuncture the swelling reduced. Within 20 minutes Ms X was able to walk again and her pain reduced by over 80%. Further treatment with acupuncture, taping, icing, compression and exercise allowed Ms X to meet her commitments to sponsors and volunteers and complete her project.
When DIY Ankle Treatment goes bad
Mr T. injured himself while water skiing. He sprained his ankle badly but didn't seek treatment at first because he thought it would get better by itself. Nine months later he was still experiencing discomfort and, on bad days, he was even limping. Mr T.’s physiotherapist manipulated his ankle joint to ‘click’ it back into place and used manual therapy to break up scar tissue that had built up over time. Now, Mr T. is back to his normal sporting activities and is pain-free with no limp.
Knee Injury – When "she’ll be right" is wrong
Mr W fell heavily onto roof tiles damaging his knee. He put up with pain and limited movement for months before coming in to get treatment. After such a long delay Mr W needed to re-learn how to walk correctly and strengthen his leg muscles. With manual therapy, the muscle tightness in his leg and the scar tissue around his knee reduced and Mr W can walk normally again. Next time he injures himself Mr W says that he will come in to see his physiotherapist immediately to speed up his recovery time. There is no need to put up with pain and dysfunction for so long.
Get more puff with the Bradcliff Method for Breathing Pattern Disorders
Mr Y was a fit young man who ran four times a week but always felt that his breathing was holding back his speed and endurance. He also used an inhaler to relieve asthma-like symptoms brought on by exercise. Mr Y came in to see his Bradcliff Certified physiotherapist who taught him how to breathe correctly and gave him an exercise programme to re-train his respiratory muscles. Now, Mr Y is running freely with improved speed and endurance and no longer needs an inhaler.
Massage
Ms M was 36 weeks pregnant and, like many mums-to-be, was having lower back pain. She heard about Remarkable Physios’ ‘Preggy Bed’ and thought the idea of being able to lie face-down again was fantastic. She visited the clinic for a relaxing massage from her physiotherapist that was so good she almost fell asleep. Ms M left with her back-pain much reduced and felt ready for the arrival of her baby girl one week later.
Mum regains confidence with pelvic floor physio
Mrs V. experienced incontinence problems after the difficult birth of her first baby. She suffered embarrassment and increasing social isolation over several years before seeking help. With pelvic floor physiotherapy Mrs V. is now able to successfully leave the house in the morning knowing that she will not leak. She feels confident that she has full control of her pelvic floor again. Mrs V. is also very happy to be able to go swimming and to jump on the trampoline with her children.
Little things can get rid of a big headache
Ms N. regularly suffered from headaches, especially after a busy day in front of her computer at work. Her physiotherapist helped with a few little things: education to correct her posture, exercises to improve her muscle control and strength, massage for her neck to relieve the tension, and adjustments to her work station to prevent re-injury. Now Ms N is relaxed and headache-free.
Pain Relief helps Mr Z lead a full life
Mr Z suffered from painful arthritis in his shoulders. He had trouble dressing himself and he could no longer play a full round of golf. Acupuncture and education on pain management techniques helped Mr Z cope with the soreness. Exercise and therapeutic massage restored his range of motion. Expert advice and treatment from his physiotherapist enabled Mr Z to lead a full life again.
