What physiotherapy really does – and why you shouldn’t wait for an injury
In Hong Kong, physiotherapy is no longer just about recovery. It’s increasingly being used to prevent injuries and improve long-term mobility
Physiotherapy. The word resonates with everybody in one way or another: the sports injury that just wouldn’t heal, the arduous recovery after giving birth, the tedious post-broken toe exercises you dutifully ignored.
In reality, physiotherapy isn’t just a fix-it service, it’s increasingly being used to stop problems before they start, reshaping when and why people should book that first session.
Beyond recovery: what physio can actually do
But in much the same way a session with a mental health therapist can be all too easily brushed off as something you “don’t really need” (only to find yourself struggling even more a year later), physiotherapists can play a crucial role in preventing bigger problems down the line, too, if you give them a chance.
A proactive approach – for athletes and everyone else
For Neil Fitzhenry from The Physio Lab in Hong Kong, who’s worked with dozens of professional footballers, rugby players and gymnasts, being proactive is a no-brainer, but most people don’t realise it’s even an option.