The treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is a specialised area of physiotherapy. As clinical specialists in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, we use musculoskeletal evaluation techniques that help identify the specific problem creating pain and disability. Our therapists utilise current, research-based protocols and treatment plans that are customised to your individual goals.
In addition, we keep close communication with you and your physician to ensure that appropriate progress and recovery is achieved.
We offer a full range of rehabilitation techniques and therapies such as:
- Manual and manipulative physiotherapy
- Soft tissue release
- Trigger point release
- Muscle energy techniques
- Dry needling
- Electrotherapy
- Shock wave therapy
- Strapping and taping
- Personalised therapeutic exercise programmes
- Treatment of neck and back injuries
- Postural and ergonomic advice
- Treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
- Patient advice and education
Sports injuries
No matter what level of competition you participate in, amateur or professional, or if you play in an individual or team sport, we can and will help you return to your sport as quickly as possible.
Our physiotherapists draw upon their many years of experience to accurately diagnose the injury, such as ligament or muscle strains or sprains, and plan an individually based treatment and rehabilitation program. This rehabilitation program will be designed and modified with close communication with your physician, coach and any other appropriate individuals involved with your sport.
Orthopaedic injury and surgical rehabilitation
The physiotherapists at Mediclinic Welcare Hospital have a close working relationship with some of Dubai’s top orthopaedic surgeons. Our physiotherapists are exposed to and experienced in the following injuries and surgical procedures:
- Knee joint surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Hip joint surger
- Shoulder joint surgery
- Elbow, wrist and hand surgery
- Spinal surgery
Our physiotherapists work with your surgeon and identify specific post operative protocols for each individual case.
Musculoskeletal joint problems
Osteoarthritis and general degenerative conditions of the shoulder, hip and knee (rotator cuff degeneration, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, hip and knee pain, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendinopathies).
Spinal (short and long term)
We can help individuals with back and neck pain. Treatment commences with a full detailed assessment.
Pelvic Health unit includes treatment for:
Gynaecological
- Stress Urinary incontinence
- Urge incontinence/ Overactive bladder
- Prolapse - cystocele/rectocele/urethrocele/rectal prolapse rehabilitation
- Pelvic pain including – Dyspareunia, vaginismus, vestibulodynia, perineal pain, pudendal neuralgia
- Pre and post-operative for Hysterectomy/ cystocele/rectocele/urethrocele/TVT/TOT surgeries
Obstetrics
- Diastis recti rehabilitation
- Pre and post-natal lower back/pelvic pain, SPD
- Birth preparation for mothers
Urology
- Stress urinary incontinence/urge incontinence
- Overactive bladder syndrome
Colorectal/General surgery/ gastroenterology
- Bowel dysfunctions such as Constipation
- Bowel down training of the pelvic floor/ positions on toileting/strategies for straining/dietary education
- Anal fissure/bleeding/hemorrhoids
- Rectal prolapse
Orthopedics
- LBP – post partum
- SIJ dysfunction
- Pelvic floor dysfunction/core strengthening/Diastis recti
Our treatments include
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation – teaching pelvic floor strengthening
- Bladder and bowel training
- TTNS/ TENS Biofeedback
- Transvaginal/ Trans rectal- manual digital examination and treatment techniques
- Pilates/core activation
