In trying to prevent the onset of diabetes, or to stop the condition becoming worse, a physiotherapist advises on exercise to reduce body fat and to improve how the body processes glucose. Both are key factors in managing diabetes.
Physiotherapists also have a role in treating people with some of the complications of diabetes. These include difficulties with vision and sensory changes due to circulation problems and nerve damage, both of which affect a person’s safety. Some people may develop a dropped foot, causing them to trip, which requires exercise and also assessment for a foot splint. In extreme cases, the altered circulation may result in an amputation. Here, a physiotherapist will be part of the team that gets you walking again. These are the diseases for which we offer services at our physiotherapy clinic.