Conditions We Treat
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when the muscles supporting the bladder, uterus, and rectum become weak or damaged. Symptoms include incontinence, difficulty controlling bowel movements, and pain during sex — all of which can significantly affect quality of life and self-confidence.
How can Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Be Treated?
A physiotherapist specializing in pelvic health can assess your pelvic floor and create a personalized treatment plan, which may include:
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises — Also known as Kegel Exercises, to improve muscle strength and control.
- Manual Therapy — Hands-on techniques to improve muscle function and reduce pain.
- Biofeedback — Helps you learn to correctly contract and relax your pelvic floor muscles.
- Education — Guidance on body mechanics and bladder/bowel habits to prevent future dysfunction.
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons — the tissue connecting muscles to bones. It most commonly affects the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and heels. It’s usually caused by overuse or repetitive strain, and symptoms include pain, stiffness, tenderness, and swelling. Prompt treatment helps prevent worsening and speeds recovery.
How can a physiotherapist treat Tendonitis?
Your physiotherapist will develop a personalized treatment plan that may include:
- Soft Tissue Massage — Reduces pain, swelling, and muscle tightness around the affected tendon.
- Acupuncture — Reduces pain and inflammation while stimulating the body’s natural healing processes.
- Joint Mobilization — Restores range of motion — a critical step to recovery.
- Strength & Stretching Exercises — Improves muscle strength and flexibility to overcome tendonitis.
- Education — Proper body mechanics and use of braces to reduce re-injury risk.
When combined, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and acupuncture offer a comprehensive approach to managing tendonitis and returning to your normal activities safely.
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Sprain and Strain
A sprain is an injury to a ligament (connecting bones), while a strain affects a muscle or tendon (connecting muscles to bones). Both can result from overuse, sudden impact, or incorrect lifting. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, bruising, and difficulty moving the affected area.
What are the treatments for Sprains and Strains?
A physiotherapist can assess your injury and create a personalized recovery plan, including:
- Soft tissue massage — Promotes healing of damaged connective tissues.
- Joint Mobilization — Restores range of motion, a critical step to recovery.
- Strength & Stretching Exercises — Rebuilds muscle strength and flexibility in the affected area.
Beyond pain relief, physiotherapy helps prevent future injuries through proper body mechanics education and targeted strengthening.
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Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with extensive connective tissue, allowing multi-directional movement but making it susceptible to injury — especially rotator cuff injuries. Symptoms include deep shoulder pain, arm weakness, difficulty reaching behind the back, and disrupted sleep. Physiotherapy can often reduce pain and restore strength without surgery. According to the American Physiotherapy Association, physiotherapy alone produces results comparable to surgical repair for nontraumatic rotator cuff tears.
How can one treat Shoulder Pain?
Many patients experience improvement after just a few sessions using techniques such as:
- Massage Therapy — Reduces muscle tension and improves flexibility in the shoulder joint.
- Acupuncture — Targets specific points to reduce inflammation and stimulate healing.
- Ice & Heat Therapy — Ice reduces acute swelling; heat (after 72 hours) relaxes muscles and promotes blood flow.
- Physiotherapy — Hands-on mobilization to restore natural tissue mobility.
- Stretching and Exercise — Progressive exercises to regain full range of motion, often including neck and spine work.
Vestibular Disorder
Vestibular disorders affect the inner ear system that controls balance and eye movements, causing dizziness, vertigo, and difficulty walking. Causes include inner ear inflammation, infection, medications, and conditions like Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraine.
How can one treat Vestibular Disorder?
Physiotherapy and vestibular rehabilitation can retrain the brain to process balance information more effectively. Treatment may include:
- Vestibular Rehabilitation — Specialized therapy that retrains the brain to reduce dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues.
- Balance and Strength Training — Improves overall stability and reduces fall risk.
- Manual Therapy — Reduces pain and improves mobility in the affected area.
Arthritis
Arthritis causes joint inflammation, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited mobility. The most common types are osteoarthritis (wear and tear), rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune), and gout (uric acid buildup). While more common in older adults, it can affect any age group.
How can physiotherapy and massage therapy help?
A combination of treatments can improve mobility and manage symptoms:
- Joint Mobilization — Gently moves affected joints to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.
- Flexibility and Strength Exercises — Tailored programs to restore joint function and build supporting muscle strength.
- Acupuncture — Stimulates specific points to reduce pain, inflammation, and promote endorphin release.
- Massage & Heat/Cold Therapy — Reduces pain and swelling while improving circulation.
Knee Injuries
Knee injuries can affect the bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the knee. They range from mild to severe and are commonly caused by falls, direct impact, or overuse. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, instability, and difficulty bearing weight.
How can we treat Knee Injuries?
Initial treatment typically involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). Physiotherapy then focuses on restoring function:
- Joint Mobilization — Gently moves the knee to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.
- Hot and Cold Therapy — Manages pain and swelling throughout recovery.
- Strengthening Exercises — Tailored programs to rebuild strength, flexibility, and stability in the knee.
Neck and Back Pain
Neck and back pain can be caused by poor posture, injury, or underlying medical conditions. Symptoms range from stiffness and soreness to radiating pain, headaches, numbness, and tingling in the arms or legs.
How can we treat Neck and Back Pain?
- Massage Therapy — Reduces muscle tension and enhances circulation for improved mobility and pain relief.
- Acupuncture — Targets specific points to reduce inflammation and stimulate natural healing.
- Spinal Manipulation — Gently moves the spine to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness.
- Exercise Programs — Tailored strength and flexibility exercises for the neck and back.
Your physiotherapist will also provide guidance on posture, ergonomics, and pain management techniques to prevent recurrence.
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Post-Surgical Conditions
After surgery, you may experience pain, swelling, bruising, fatigue, and reduced mobility in the affected area. These changes can be temporary or long-lasting depending on the procedure and your overall health.
How can we help with Post-Surgical Recovery?
Physiotherapy plays a key role in post-surgical rehabilitation:
- Joint Mobilization — Restores range of motion and reduces stiffness in the surgical area.
- Strengthening Exercises — Progressive programs to rebuild strength and flexibility at a safe pace.
- Massage & Heat/Cold Therapy — Reduces pain and swelling at the surgical site.
- Education — Proper body mechanics and pain management strategies for optimal recovery.
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries range from minor sprains and strains to serious ligament and tendon tears. Common injuries include sprained ankles, pulled muscles, and rotator cuff damage. Early treatment is critical to prevent further damage and ensure a full recovery.
How can we treat your Sports Injuries?
Our physiotherapists conduct a thorough assessment and create a tailored recovery plan:
- Rehabilitation Exercises — Targeted exercises to regain strength and flexibility in the injured area.
- Massage & Joint Mobilization — Hands-on techniques to alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and rebalance affected muscle groups.
- Personal Assessment — Physical examination and history review to develop a treatment plan specific to your injury.
- Injury Prevention Education — Guidance on proper technique to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Our goal is to help you return to your sport as quickly and safely as possible.
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Headaches and Migraines
Headaches and migraines can be triggered by muscle tension, stress, poor posture, weather changes, and underlying conditions. Migraines often include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Physiotherapy can identify and address musculoskeletal factors contributing to your pain.
How can we treat Headaches and Migraines?
- Soft tissue massage — Relieves tension and improves blood flow to the head and neck area.
- Joint Mobilization — Improves range of motion in the neck and upper back, often restricted by forward head posture.
- Strengthening and Stretching — Exercises to improve posture, muscle balance, and neck/upper back flexibility.
- Education — Preventative guidance on posture, ergonomics, and stress management.
Balance and Gait Disorder
Balance and gait disorders affect your ability to maintain stability and walk properly. Causes include vestibular disorders, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, head injury, peripheral neuropathy, and certain medications. These conditions increase the risk of falls and can significantly limit daily activities.
How can we treat Balance and Gait Disorders?
Physiotherapy improves muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination through:
- Strengthening Exercises — Leg and trunk exercises to improve muscle coordination and stability.
- Balance Training — Practice maintaining balance in various positions and environments.
- Gait Training — Improves walking patterns and reduces fall risk.
- Assistive Device Education — Guidance on using canes, walkers, and other aids for improved safety.
Work-Related Injuries
Work-related injuries range from sprains and strains to repetitive strain injuries, back pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. They’re commonly caused by repetitive motions, heavy lifting, poor ergonomics, and workplace accidents.
How can we treat Work-Related Injuries?
A physiotherapist can assess your injury and develop a recovery plan that includes:
- Physical Therapy — Exercises and techniques to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore strength.
- Ergonomic Assessment — Evaluates your work environment to identify and correct contributing factors.
- Education — Safe lifting techniques, body mechanics, and workplace injury prevention strategies.
Elbow/Hand/Wrist Pain
Elbow, hand, and wrist pain is commonly caused by overuse injuries like tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as arthritis. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, numbness, tingling, and weakness that can interfere with daily tasks.
How can we treat Elbow, Hand and Wrist Pain?
Your physiotherapist will create a personalized plan based on the underlying cause, which may include:
- Soft tissue massage — Relieves pain and swelling to promote healing.
- Joint Mobilization — Improves range of motion in the elbow, hand, and wrist.
- Strengthening and Stretching — Targeted exercises to overcome deficiencies and reduce discomfort.
- Education — Proper body mechanics and use of splints to prevent re-injury.
Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, physiotherapy can help you find relief.
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle accident, Bodiworks can help. We are trained in car accident injury recovery and have the tools to help you recover from all types of motor vehicle injuries.
Common injuries after an auto accident:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Burns, bruises, and lacerations
- Neck and back injuries
- Fractures and crush injuries
- Whiplash
- Shoulder and soft tissue injuries
How can physiotherapy help after a car accident?
Symptoms like pain, stiffness, headaches, and reduced mobility may not appear immediately after an accident. The sooner you begin physiotherapy, the better your chances of a full recovery. A Medscape study found that those who skipped physiotherapy were far more likely to develop degenerative disc disease. Benefits include:
- Reducing pain — Therapeutic exercises deliver oxygen and nutrients to the injury site, enhancing healing and restoring function.
- Restoring function — Even old car accident injuries respond to physiotherapy. Cardiovascular rehab and strength training can relieve lingering pain without relying on medication.
- Treating vertigo — Vestibular dysfunction from a car accident can often be resolved in as little as one treatment.
- Avoiding surgery — Physiotherapy strengthens ligaments, tendons, and muscles to protect the body’s structures — a more cost-effective alternative to surgery.
Bodiworks takes a holistic approach to car accident recovery, using massage therapy, manual manipulation, ice and heat therapy, targeted exercises, and more. Let our trained physiotherapists help you get on the road to recovery.
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