Physiotherapy is an allied health profession that contributes to the health and well-being of our population. It is a profession with an emphasis on analysis of movement based on the structure and function of the body.
Within Primary HealthCare, Physiotherapists provide a holistic approach to maximise the patient’s functional potential and treat patients with physical problems caused by musculoskeletal conditions. Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function to as near normal as possible. Different modes of treatment are used to address the needs of individual clients, for e.g. exercise, movement, electro physical agents, self-management and prevention advice.
Physiotherapists work closely with patients, their carers and other healthcare professionals as interdisciplinary team members. The role of the physiotherapist ranges from direct clinical, therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions to health promotion, patient and carer education and participation in healthcare development.
Our Vision
Physiotherapy enables and empowers the person to achieve a healthier life through movement, physical means and education.
Our Mission
To provide an integrated person-centered quality physiotherapy service throughout the patients’ lifespan.
Required Documents
Clients can access the physiotherapy services by the following methods:
Self-referral: that is patient can make an appointment to see a physiotherapist him/herself.
Private GP
Health Centre GP
Consultant
All conditions must be of a Musculo skeletal nature, and an appointment must be made by phoning 21231231 or visit the physiotherapy clinic at the Health Centre or Community Clinic of your convenience.
Movement and Physical Activity Programme
Objective of Intervention
Movement and activity classes will promote generalised exercises to decrease stiffness and prevent falls due to lack of balance, mobility and strength. These classes will keep senior citizens mobile and active as well as enabling them to prevent falls which is a major health hazard. The program will also empower the clients and their carers to take initiative in their own care.
Intervention
The client will be given an appointment to assess their level of mobility and fitness. If client is eligible and suitable for the classes he will be invited to join the programme. The programme will comprise of 6 morning sessions which will be delivered in groups of 10 clients over the span of 6 consecutive weeks. The exercises are carried out in sitting and in standing postures and will address flexibility, strength, balance and cardiovascular health. Each session will be around 45minutes to an hour long.
Criteria of referral
Clients who are experiencing general decreased mobility and balance of a musculoskeletal origin that has no profound neurological cause. Clients suffering from other musculoskeletal conditions should continue to be referred for physiotherapy treatment.
Method of referral
Referrals to determine whether the client is eligible for these classes can be made by General Practitioners, other health care professionals, Primary Healthcare physiotherapists via a formal Ticket of Referral (TOR), or by emailing [email protected]
To make an appointment or for further enquiries please call the telephone number 21231231/physiotherapy/B’kara health centre
Preventative & Educational services
Enjoy a Healthy Body
Maintain a Healthy Back is a school based educational Back Care programme aimed at Year 5 Students to educate them on correct posture, the correct use of school bags and the importance of physical activity. Invitations are issued to all private, state and church schools on yearly basis.
Educational health talks
-Active aging
-Back care
-Neck Care
-Arthritis – Common conditions and the upper limb -Common conditions of the lower limb
These are generally held in day centres and local councils.
For further information please contact the Physiotherapy Department at Primary HealthCare.
Weight Management Exercise Classes
These classes are part of the obesity clinic within Primary Health care.
Patients may be referred by the Doctor of the Obesity clinic.
The sessions consist of warm up, weight training and cardio which are adapted to clients’ needs and condition.
Clients are assessed prior to attending sessions and intermittently during the 10 consecutive sessions.