Physiotherapy

For many of Dr Stephanie Barrett’s patients presenting with rheumatological symptoms, physiotherapy is the most appropriate treatment intervention other than medication or injections. In these most complex of conditions physiotherapy is uniquely able to re-address muscular and nerve tension commonly associated with joint pathology. This involves investigating the cause of a person’s complaint (usually pain), and then linking this to an individual’s muscles, joints, nerves and movement patterns. Once the symptoms have been alleviated, then longer term physiotherapy is essential to maintain joint mobility, core muscle control and strength, general fitness, and management of the condition. For more information please go to: www.specialistpainphysio.com