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Dr. Helena Taylor Clinic

Physiotherapy Clinic in Dubai

Supporting your journey towards pain relief, health restoration, and injury prevention through personalised manual therapy and corrective exercise strategies aligned with your goals.

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Beyond Pain Relief

Physiotherapy's Comprehensive Approach to Pain Management

Here at Helena Taylor clinic, our physiotherapy team specialises in holistic solutions to alleviate pain and enhance well-being. Through advanced non-invasive manual therapy techniques, we provide comprehensive care to elevate your physical health and enhance mobility. From post-pregnancy concerns to joint pains and general aches, our wide array of treatments ensures personalised care tailored to your specific needs. Let us guide you towards optimal wellness and a life free from pain and discomfort.

How does physiotherapy work?

Physiotherapy works by assessing and addressing physical limitations and conditions through a variety of techniques. This typically involves:

Physiotherapists conduct thorough assessments to understand an individual’s condition, including their medical history, symptoms, movement patterns, strength, flexibility, and functional limitations. This assessment helps in identifying the root cause of the issue and developing a personalised treatment plan.

Physiotherapy employs various treatment modalities to address specific needs and goals. These may include:

  • Manual therapy: Hands-on techniques such as massage, joint mobilisation, and manipulation are used to alleviate pain, improve joint mobility, and restore tissue function.
  • Therapeutic exercise: Tailored exercise programs are designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. These exercises help in rehabilitating injured tissues, enhancing physical function, and preventing future injuries.
  • Modalities: Physiotherapists may use modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, cold, or traction to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue healing.
  • Education: Patient education is a crucial component of physiotherapy. Physiotherapists educate individuals about their condition, proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and strategies for self-management and injury prevention.

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in rehabilitating individuals after injury, surgery, or illness. Physiotherapists guide patients through progressive rehabilitation programs aimed at restoring strength, mobility, and function to pre-injury levels or better.

Physiotherapy emphasises preventive measures to reduce the risk of injuries and manage chronic conditions. Physiotherapists educate individuals about lifestyle modifications, ergonomic principles, proper posture, and exercise techniques to maintain optimal physical health and prevent future problems.

Overall, physiotherapy aims to optimise physical function, alleviate pain, and improve quality of life through tailored interventions and patient education.

What is physiotherapy good for?

Pain, triggered by bodily chemicals due to injury or disease, varies widely in its origin and complexity. Physiotherapists diagnose and educate patients on pain management, employing manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, and exercise therapy to alleviate pain, modulate perception, and promote healing. With time and treatment, pain levels typically decrease as tissues heal and the central nervous system calms.

While physiotherapists differ from fitness trainers, they possess comprehensive expertise in crafting exercise regimens for specific groups. Effective physiotherapy often integrates tailored exercise programs, enhancing muscle, joint, and bone health, along with cardiovascular fitness. Consistent engagement in these exercises can lead to notable improvements in physical function and overall well-being.

Various factors like injury, health conditions, neurological problems, surgery, aging, posture, and lifestyle can limit mobility. Physiotherapy targets movement restrictions, muscle imbalances, and joint limitations. Using specialised exercises, stretches, and manual methods, physiotherapists aid in restoring optimal movement and function.

Physiotherapy offers non-invasive treatment options for addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. By utilising techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities like ultrasound and electrical stimulation, physiotherapists can effectively manage pain and promote healing without the need for surgery or invasive procedures.

Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in addressing women’s health concerns, including pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and prenatal and postnatal discomfort. Through specialised interventions such as pelvic floor exercises, manual therapy, and education, physiotherapists help women improve pelvic health, alleviate discomfort, and enhance overall well-being.

Physiotherapy optimises men’s health by targeting specific issues like pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, and incontinence. Through tailored treatments, it enhances pelvic floor strength, improves bladder control, and fosters sexual health. Physiotherapists also offer non-invasive solutions, promoting overall well-being through personalised care and preventive strategies, ensuring long-term health and vitality.

Professional athletes or physically active individuals seeking enhanced performance often turn to sports physiotherapy to optimise athletic performance by improving strength, flexibility, endurance, and biomechanics while reducing the risk of sports-related injuries.

Following a surgery, injury or illness, discomfort or even significant pain is common. However, physiotherapy offers diverse methods to assist in post-surgery recovery and pain relief. Through personalised treatment plans, including exercises, manual therapy, and modalities, physiotherapists facilitate the recovery process, optimise outcomes, and promote return to daily activities.

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What happens during the initial physiotherapy consultation?

During an initial physiotherapy consultation, the therapist gathers medical history, discusses symptoms, conducts physical examination, and collaborates on treatment goals. 

The plan usually involves manual therapy, exercises, and education. Patients are educated about their condition and encouraged to communicate openly. 

Follow-up appointments may be scheduled for monitoring and adjustments, aiming to improve mobility, reduce pain, and achieve functional goals.

How much does a physiotherapy session cost in dubai?

The cost of a physiotherapy session in Dubai can vary depending on factors such as the clinic, the experience of the physiotherapist, and the specific treatment provided. On average, a single session can range from AED 300 to AED 600 or more.

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Physiotherapy vs Other Modalities

What is the difference between an Osteopath, Physiotherapist and Chiropractor?

Osteopaths, physiotherapists, and chiropractors share a common emphasis on manual therapy techniques to aid their patients in recovery and improve well-being. The main difference lies in their approaches and methodologies:

Osteopath

Osteopaths

Focus on holistic treatment, emphasising the body's ability to heal itself. They use manual techniques such as manipulation and massage to address musculoskeletal issues and promote overall health.

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapists

Specialise in rehabilitation and physical therapy, aiming to restore function and mobility through exercises, stretches, and manual therapy techniques. They often work with patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.

Chiropractor

Chiropractors

Primarily focus on spinal adjustments to correct misalignments (subluxations) in the spine, aiming to improve nervous system function and alleviate pain. They may also use additional therapies such as massage and exercise.

While all three professions deal with musculoskeletal issues, they differ in their treatment philosophies and techniques. It’s essential to consult with each practitioner to determine the most suitable approach for individual needs.

Our Services

Rebuild Strength and Heal with Physiotherapy

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage massage, also known as Brazilian slimming massage, relieves swelling that happens when medical treatment or illness blocks your lymphatic system.

What is the session like?

Lymphatic drainage massage involves gently manipulating specific areas of your body to help lymph move to an area with working lymph vessels.

At Helena Taylor clinic you can enjoy a customised 60-minute procedure which comprises of a full-body massage with long, rhythmic strokes that promote fluid flow through the body’s lymph nodes.

Women’s Health Rehabilitation

Women’s health rehabilitation is a subspecialty of medicine that treats antenatal, postnatal, and gynaecological patients.

What conditions do we treat?

Our women’s health physiotherapists treat issues like:

- pelvic floor dysfunction
- pregnancy and postpartum issues
- pre and postnatal exercise
- pelvic pain disorders
- menopausal symptoms
- sexual dysfunction

Men’s Health Physiotherapy

Men's health physiotherapy addresses specific conditions like pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, and incontinence.

How can physiotherapy help with men's health issues?

Through tailored exercises, manual therapy, and education, it aims to improve mobility and quality of life for men. We treat:

- erectile dysfunction
- urinary incontinence
- pelvic pain syndromes
- post-prostatectomy rehabilitation
- chronic prostatitis

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy improves muscle movement and functionality and has proven to cure many patients who could not be cured by surgery. It moves various joints in a specific direction and this technique usually pushes and increases the blood flow to relax the tense and stressed nerves.

How does manual therapy help?

- Manual therapy is used to treat a variety of joint-related issues.

- Kinesio-taping provides effective support and stability to muscles and joints in the occurrence of an injury or pain.

- Dry needling treats all the common issues ranging from headaches to foot problems.

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