A healthcare profession focused on movement, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and pain management through physical methods like exercise, massage, and manual therapy.

A physiotherapist assesses movement, discusses symptoms, and provides appropriate treatment or exercises to support recovery and improve mobility.

It aims to reduce pain, but some discomfort during specific movements or manual therapy is common and helps guide treatment

Varies widely by injury severity; a physio will create a personalized plan, but often a few sessions (e.g., 4-6) can show improvement, with frequency decreasing over time

Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that allow movement, maybe shorts or a vest top depending on the area.

Massage, stretching, strengthening exercises, manual therapy (joint mobilisation), dry needling, electrical modalities, cupping and education.

Absolutely, through strength, flexibility, and proper movement.

Usually 20-40 minutes.