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NCAHP: Musculoskeletal Sciences

Bones & Joints

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

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This page is for general information only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified physiotherapist.

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Overview

What this care covers

Orthopaedic physiotherapy deals with problems of the bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. It is commonly used after a knee or hip replacement, for back or neck pain, for recovery after a fracture, and for people living with arthritis. Your physiotherapist will assess how you are moving, use hands-on techniques where helpful, and give you exercises to do between sessions so the improvements stick.

Common conditions

Conditions treated

Back PainAcute and chronic pain in the lower or upper back, including disc problems and muscle strain.Knee OsteoarthritisWear-and-tear degeneration of knee cartilage causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.Frozen ShoulderAdhesive capsulitis causing progressive shoulder stiffness and pain with limited range of motion.SciaticaPain radiating from the lower back through the hip and down the leg along the sciatic nerve.Neck PainCervical spine pain from muscle tension, disc issues, or nerve compression.SpondylosisAge-related degeneration of the vertebral discs and joints causing stiffness and pain.

Signs & symptoms

When to seek help

  • Persistent joint or muscle pain
  • Stiffness after rest or on waking
  • Swelling around joints
  • Reduced range of movement
  • Pain that worsens with activity
  • Numbness or tingling in limbs

Approach

How treatment is delivered

  • Manual therapy and joint mobilisation
  • Exercise-based rehabilitation
  • Post-operative recovery programmes
  • Dry needling and myofascial release
  • Postural correction and ergonomic advice
  • Pain management education

Equipment used

Modalities & equipment

TENSUltrasound therapyIFTTractionSWDHot/Cold packs

Qualifications to look for

Relevant certifications

Mulligan ConceptMcKenzie MethodMaitland ApproachDry Needling

Patient benefits

What better recovery looks like

Significant reduction in joint stiffness

Alleviation of acute and chronic pain

Restoration of normal structural mobility

Avoidance of future invasive surgeries

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