What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a science-based profession and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing. At Joint Space, our physiotherapists place their patient’s involvement in their own care at the core of their treatment plans, using education, awareness, empowerment and participation in their treatment in order for them to achieve their goals.

What should I expect at my first Joint Space physiotherapist session?

When you arrive for your physiotherapy appointment at Joint Space, you will be given a selection of intake forms that you will be asked to fill in and complete. Once your session begins, our Joint Space physiotherapist will take a detailed case history to understand the problem(s) you are presenting with, asking questions about past and present, take you through various physiotherapy and orthopaedic assessments to help get to the bottom of your injury. Once our Joint Space Physiotherapist has understood your problem, the physiotherapist will explain their findings, treatment options, exercise rehabilitation strategy and treatment plan moving forward.

What do Joint Space Physiotherapists do?

Our Joint Space Physiotherapists are well trained in a wide variety of areas such a prenatal, post-natal, clinical pilates, and a wide array of different sports and activities. Physiotherapy maintains health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease. Physiotherapists aim to encourage development and facilitate recovery, helping people to remain independent for as long as possible.

How do Joint Space physiotherapists work?

At Joint Space we value a truly holistic approach to each and every patient. Our Joint Space physiotherapists utilise a number of different treatment modalities. Physiotherapists use manual therapies such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilisations, instrument-assisted approaches such as myofascial release techniques, dry needling, exercise rehabilitation.

Are Joint Space physiotherapists registered with their respective governing bodies?

Yes, all our Joint Space Physiotherapists are registered with their home governing bodies, and fully licensed with the Dubai Health Authority.