OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | PHYSIOTHERAPY | BIOKINETICS | DIETETICS
People who live with chronic pain must learn to live with their underlying condition. Understanding how their bodies work, how movement and food cause their body to react to inflammation, is crucial. People who live with chronic pain have the best possible outcome when they become actively involved with their own care. Various therapies such as Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Dietetics, Biokinetics and mindfulness play an extremely important role in self management.
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
LEARN MOREOccupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping people of all ages to overcome physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges that affect their ability to perform daily activities. The goal of occupational therapy is to help people achieve maximum independence and live their lives to
the fullest, doing what they want to and have to do. Ā Interventions can target any activities that a person engages in on a daily basis, such as self-care tasks (e.g., dressing, grooming, bathing), productivity (e.g., work, school, volunteering), and leisure activities (e.g., hobbies, sports, socializing).ĀĀ
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PHYSIOTHERAPY
FIND OUT MOREPhysiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is a healthcare profession that involves the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of movement disorders, physical disabilities, and pain caused by injury, disease, or aging. Physiotherapists work with people of all ages and abilities to help them regain and maintain their physical function, mobility, and quality of life.Ā The aim of physiotherapy is to promote healing, reduce pain and inflammation, improve range of motion and strength, and prevent further injury or disability.
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BIOKINETICS
FIND OUT MOREBiokinetics is a healthcare profession that focuses on the assessment, prevention, and management of physical dysfunction and injury. Biokinetics is a branch of exercise science that uses physical activity as a means of preventing or managing chronic diseases, disabilities, or injuries. They are trained to design and implement individualised exercise programs that meet the specific needs of their clients.Ā
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DIETETICS
DIETS AND MEAL PLANSA dietitian is a healthcare professional who specialises in nutrition and dietary management. They are trained to provide expert advice on nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the impact of food on health and wellness. They can also assist with personalised meal plans that promote health and manage chronic inflammation or conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. They use their knowledge of food science and physiology to assess the nutritional needs of their clients and develop appropriate dietary recommendations.Ā