Which health issues can physiotherapy help with?

Physiotherapy at Scandinavian Physiotherapy Center treats injuries, chronic pain, post-surgery rehabilitation, sports injuries, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, improving mobility, strength, and overall physical well-being.

Do I need a doctor's referral to start physiotherapy?

No referral is needed to begin physiotherapy at Scandinavian Physiotherapy Center, though some insurance plans may require it. You can schedule a direct assessment and receive a personalized treatment plan.

What should I bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

Bring medical reports, imaging such as X-rays or MRI scans, a list of medications, and comfortable clothing suitable for exercises.

What physiotherapy treatments are available at the clinic?

Scandinavian Physiotherapy Center offers manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, kinesio taping, post-operative rehabilitation and personalized physiotherapy programs.

How can physiotherapy speed up recovery from injury or surgery?

Physiotherapy can support recovery by improving mobility, strength and function, managing pain and swelling, and progressively restoring physical capacity after injury or surgery.

What are the long-term benefits of regular physiotherapy sessions?

Regular physiotherapy can support flexibility, strength, posture and joint function, while helping manage pain, reduce injury risk and improve physical performance.

How can I easily book a physiotherapy session in Dubai?

You can book a physiotherapy session by visiting the Scandinavian Physiotherapy Center website, calling +971 4 551 6126 or contacting the clinic through WhatsApp at +971 56 366 7904.

What types of sports injuries do you commonly treat?

Common sports injuries treated at Scandinavian Physiotherapy Center include muscle strains, ligament sprains, tendon injuries, knee problems, shoulder problems, lower-back and neck pain related to training, and post-surgical sports rehabilitation.

How do you assess and diagnose a specific injury?

An assessment can include a detailed discussion of symptoms and goals, functional movement tests, orthopaedic tests, strength and mobility screening and neuromuscular control assessment. Imaging or specialist referral may be considered when appropriate.

Can physiotherapy help prevent my injury from recurring?

Yes. Physiotherapy can identify factors contributing to an injury, including weakness, mobility restrictions, training errors and movement compensations, and develop a personalized program to improve strength, control and biomechanics.

What treatment options are available for back and neck injuries?

Treatment may include manual therapy, joint mobilization or manipulation when appropriate, targeted strengthening, posture and movement retraining, and ergonomic or training-load guidance.

How do you approach post-surgical rehabilitation?

Post-surgical rehabilitation may include pain and swelling management, progressive mobility restoration, strength rebuilding, gait retraining and functional or sport-specific return phases based on the individual's procedure and recovery needs.

Is it safe to continue working out while undergoing physiotherapy?

In many cases, patients can remain active while undergoing physiotherapy. Exercise selection, training load, intensity and technique may be modified to avoid aggravating an injury while supporting recovery.

How do you treat joint injuries such as shoulder or knee pain?

Treatment may combine manual therapy, targeted strengthening, neuromuscular control training, biomechanics correction and gradual return to activity.

How do you customise treatment for different age groups or activity levels?

Treatment is tailored according to factors such as age, training history, lifestyle demands, sport-specific requirements, injury severity, goals and individual recovery needs.

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What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)?

Oct 24, 2022

Aside from new medications and techniques, treatment methods have also been developed for various medical conditions and sports or soft tissue injuries. While some developments, including post-surgery physiotherapy, still cannot guarantee complete recovery, these new methods often offer better results, such as faster recovery time and less invasive treatment procedures.

Most of the patients suffering from pain or discomfort caused by soft-tissue injuries do not seek help until the pain limits their ability to perform daily tasks. While some would look for “physiotherapy near me“, not everyone will proceed with booking an appointment for a consultation or getting proper treatment.

While soft-tissue injuries can heal on their own after a few months, they may leave behind scar tissue and adhesions, which can cause pain or limit the patient’s mobility. According to studies on the healing process of soft tissue, ” Scar tissue and adhesions are formed during this healing process, which limits motion and often causes pain… When scar tissue is created after injury, new cells are laid down excessively and in a disorganised manner. Scar tissue/adhesions prevent the muscle or other tissues from lengthening appropriately.” Depending on how the tissues have healed, you may be advised to book an appointment for manual lymphatic drainage or instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilisation.

What Is IASTM — and Why Are Physiotherapists Using It for Pain Relief?

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) is a treatment method that uses a range of tools to enable medical specialists or therapists to efficiently locate soft-tissue injuries and treat individuals diagnosed with soft-tissue dysfunction.

To treat patients, therapists would restart the healing process by introducing controlled microtrauma to affected soft tissue using IASTM. Once the local inflammatory response is stimulated, the microtrauma initiates the reabsorption of inappropriate or excessive scar tissue and starts the process of remodelling the affected soft-tissue structures.

While lymphatic drainage massage benefits some patients suffering from similar injuries, it’s better to consult with a specialist to check for any soft tissue or muscle injuries if you are experiencing pain or discomfort after performing specific tasks, especially physically demanding activities.

If you need to visit a clinic for a sports physiotherapy Dubai appointment to help improve your mobility, or you wish to consult with a specialist about pain or discomfort you experience while performing specific movements, Scandinavian Physiotherapy Center DMCC offers a range of treatment plans that are tailored to your needs. You may visit one of our clinics for a consultation or book an appointment for therapy sessions.