INJECTION THERAPY

Injection therapy is a specialized treatment used within physiotherapy to help manage pain, inflammation, and promote healing in musculoskeletal conditions. It involves the use of various substances injected directly into or around the affected area, such as joints, tendons, muscles, or ligaments, to provide relief and facilitate rehabilitation. Physiotherapists with additional qualifications may administer these injections in certain countries, working in conjunction with physicians or independently, depending on local regulations.

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Types of Injection Therapies we provide:

1. Corticosteroid Injections

   • Purpose: These are anti-inflammatory medications that reduce inflammation and pain in conditions like arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and other soft tissue injuries.

   • Benefits: Effective in reducing pain and swelling, enabling the patient to engage in rehabilitative exercises sooner.

   • Conditions Treated: Osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, and more.

2. Hyaluronic Acid Injections

   • Purpose: Often used to treat osteoarthritis, hyaluronic acid injections act as a lubricant and shock absorber in the joints.

   • Benefits: Improves joint mobility and reduces pain by restoring the normal fluid balance in the joint.

   • Conditions Treated: Commonly used for knee osteoarthritis but can also be applied to other joints.

 

Indications for Injection Therapy in Physiotherapy

Injection therapy is commonly recommended for patients experiencing:

• Chronic pain that has not responded to conventional physiotherapy treatments.

• Inflammatory conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis, or rheumatoid arthritis.

• Osteoarthritis, especially in the knee, shoulder, or hip.

• Recurrent sports injuries that require more targeted treatment to allow faster recovery.

 

Integration with Physiotherapy

Injection therapy is not a stand-alone treatment but complements traditional physiotherapy methods. After injections, patients usually undergo:

• Rehabilitation exercises: To strengthen the muscles and joints, regain range of motion, and prevent further injury.

• Manual therapy: To improve joint and tissue mobility.

• Education: On posture, ergonomics, and activity modification to prevent recurrence of injury.

 

Risks and Considerations

While injection therapy can provide significant relief, it is not without risks, such as:

• Infection at the injection site.

• Potential allergic reactions.

• Temporary increase in pain.

• Damage to nearby structures if improperly administered.

 

Patients are usually carefully selected based on the severity and nature of their condition, and the therapy is often part of a broader physiotherapy plan designed to restore function and mobility.

 

In summary, injection therapy can play a crucial role within physiotherapy, offering targeted pain relief and promoting healing, allowing patients to progress more effectively with their rehabilitation.

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Please discuss your suitability for injection therapy with your Physiotherapist or contact the clinic for further information.