Our services
Orthopedic Physiotherapy
Treatment for the joints, muscles and bones that carry you through the day.
Overview
Restoring movement to joints that have stopped cooperating
Orthopedic physiotherapy treats the musculoskeletal system — joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bone. It’s where most people start: a shoulder that won’t lift, a knee that aches on stairs, a hip that’s stiffened up with arthritis, or a wrist that hasn’t been the same since the cast came off.
Treatment combines hands-on work to restore joint movement and settle pain with a progressive strengthening program that keeps the improvement. Your therapist re-tests range and strength as you go, so progress is measured rather than guessed at.
What this treatment does for you
Range of motion back
Manual therapy and mobilisation to free up joints that have stiffened after injury, surgery or inactivity.
Pain that settles
Targeted treatment of the tissue actually generating your symptoms, not just the area that hurts.
Strength where it's missing
Graded loading that rebuilds the muscle supporting the joint, so the problem stops recurring.
Surgery avoided where possible
For many shoulder, knee and back problems, a proper rehab program is as effective as an operation.
Your orthopedic physiotherapy program, step by step
Examination
Joint-by-joint testing, strength and range measurement, and a review of any imaging you’ve had.
Pain and mobility work
Manual therapy, soft-tissue release and mobilisation to get the joint moving comfortably again.
Loading program
Progressive strength work, adjusted every few sessions as your capacity increases.
Return to normal
Re-testing against your starting numbers, then a maintenance program to protect the result.
Conditions treated
Come to us with
If your problem isn’t on this list, call the clinic — it’s a common list, not a complete one.
- Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip or hand
- Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff problems
- Tennis and golfer's elbow
- Recovery after fracture or immobilisation
- Neck pain, stiffness and whiplash
- Lower back pain and sciatica
- Plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains
- Postural pain from desk work
Questions about this treatment
Do I need an X-ray or MRI before I come?
Not usually. Most musculoskeletal problems are diagnosed clinically. If your assessment suggests imaging would change the plan, we’ll refer you for it.
Is arthritis worth treating with physiotherapy?
Yes. Physiotherapy can’t reverse joint changes, but strengthening the muscles around an arthritic joint reliably reduces pain and improves function — it’s first-line treatment in every major guideline.
How soon after a fracture can I start?
As soon as your surgeon or fracture clinic clears you, and sometimes sooner for the joints above and below the cast. Bring your clinic letter.
Other services at the clinic
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Structured return-to-play programs for athletes and active people, from sprains and strains to post-ACL recovery.
Pain Management Therapy
Drug-free, non-invasive treatment for persistent back, neck and joint pain that hasn’t settled on its own.
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Protocol-led recovery after an operation, rebuilding strength and movement at a pace your surgeon signs off on.
Book a consultation for orthopedic physiotherapy
One assessment tells you what’s wrong, how long it should take and what the plan is. Start there.