Our Services and Specialities

How We Help You Get Better

  We are accountable to each other.

We will do everything we can to maximize your success based on the extent of your problems. We are a team and will work together to get you feeling better quickly.

  You are Intelligent. If you understand your problem, you can control your outcome.

We will ensure that you understand the cause of your injury; the structures involved; the severity of the injury; and the estimated healing timelines.

  You will choose from the best available treatment options.

We will present you with treatment options that are based on the best available clinical evidence, our extensive expertise, and your physical abilities.

  The solution is often all around us.

We take pride in collaborating with other medical professionals, and can refer you to the best available resources in our community.

Sports Physiotherapist

Sports Physiotherapy is the specialised branch of physiotherapy which deals with injuries and issues related to sports people. Sports injuries do differ to everyday injuries. Athletes normally require high level performance and demand placed upon their body, which stresses their muscles, joints and bones to the limit. Sports physiotherapists help athletes recover from sporting injuries, and provide education and resources to prevent problems.

Each sports physiotherapist usually has sport-specific knowledge that addresses acute, chronic and overuse injuries. Their services are generally available to sports men and women of all ages engaged in sports at any level of competition.

Orthopaedic Manual Therapy

Orthopaedic manual therapy/ physical therapy is the assessment and treatment of orthopaedic and sports injury problems through hands-on interventions. The objective of manual therapy is treating the neuro–orthopaedic part of any disorder, thereby focusing on the disease or condition itself. For instance, after a cardiovascular surgery, a patient may experience decreased movement of his ribcage, which may interfere with his usual breathing pattern. The treatment can include hands-on work that includes mobilization of the nerves, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and mobilization of spinal segments and joints.

According to clinical recommendations, manual therapy can also include manipulation which enhances joint movement beyond its range of motion with the use of high velocity, low amplitude force. Manual therapy treatment is achieved through specific exercises as well as through the use of electro-therapy and ultrasound therapy .

Royal Physiotherapy Clinic-Pattaya utilize skilled manual therapy techniques performed by registered physiotherapists, to assess and treat soft tissues and joint structures.

The Benefits of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy

Cases like back pain, whether they are chronic or acute, can be treated through manual therapy. There are no known side effects because the treatment is hands-on. It also deals with mobilization of nerves, soft-tissue, and fascia. Relief is attained in less time than most therapies and with less financial strain on the patient as well.

Near the end of treatment, muscles feel relaxed and calmed and there is an increased circulation of oxygen in the bloodstream. There is little to no discomfort due to the specific types of exercises and massage techniques used in manual therapy. The exercises and massage techniques are geared to allow movement of the body beyond a current restricted range of motion.

Sports Injuries Rehabilitation

Injuries can occur in any sporting activity. Professional athletes, in particular, are prone to injuries due to the excessive wear and tear associated with the demands of competitive sport. The right exercise program to maintain strength, flexibility and stability can help athletes recover quickly after an injury, empowering them to resume athletic activities.

Sports injuries, by definition, include injuries involving the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, tissues, muscles and cartilage. Every injury is different and every person heals differently. The purpose of rehabilitation is to help the injured tissues recover in a controlled and supervised manner. It takes time for an injury to heal, and it's best to seek the guidance of an experienced physiotherapist during this time. The therapist can design a safe and effective recovery program specifically geared towards the individual's abilities. A physiotherapist can identify the cause of the injury and create a treatment plan to prevent future injuries.

Pilates Rehabilitation

Pilates is an exercise technique which focuses on breathing, controlled movement, and stretching. In addition to physical fitness, Pilates is also popular today for rehabilitation programs. Pilates is effective as a rehabilitation tool in a wide range of conditions in adults. I use clinical Pilates with numbers of clients at Royal Physiotherapy Clinic-Pattaya for injury rehabilitation and recovery. Its benefits can be carried across to rehabilitate lots of conditions, helping clients recover and manage pain.

Developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1940s, the Pilates method (also known as “Contrology”) strengthens the mind and body and uses several fundamental principles to achieve well-being and total body conditioning. The original principles proposed by Pilates consists of balanced muscle development, breathing, whole body movement, centering, concentration, control, precision, and rhythm. The Pilates method has emerged as a popular form of strength and conditioning for people of all ages, yet has been used primarily as a modality for those desiring toning and conditioning or as an adjunct to traditional rehabilitation. It is important to note, however, that exercise and rehabilitation professionals today use an adapted form of the traditional Pilates method, referred to as Pilates-based exercises. The rationale for this adaptation is many traditional Pilates method exercises are difficult for even advanced practitioners of Pilates method and would be nearly impossible to administer in a rehabilitation setting based on this difficulty level and the risk of injury to the patient. Also, specific equipment for Pilates method may not be available in every hospital or rehabilitation setting.

Osteopathy Technique

Osteopathy, often known as osteopathic medicine, is a type of manual therapy that addresses structural and functional abnormalities to promote the body's self-healing and self-regulating mechanisms. The therapy works by stretching, massaging, and manipulating a patient's bones, muscles, and joints. In a nutshell, it's a patient-centered approach and hands-on approach to health care with a significant manual component (Paulus, 2003).

Osteopathy employs the power of human touch in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems such as back and neck pain, peripheral joint pain, postural strain, nerve pain, and sports injuries. The therapy is also used to treat a variety of functional issues that do not directly affect bones or joints, such as headaches, migraines, respiratory disorders, menstrual problems, and digestive disorders (Line and Embase, 2010).