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About the programme

When you think of losing weight, physiotherapists probably aren’t the first people that comes to your mind. If you want to lose weight, you can simply eat less. The main idea is to make sure that your calories intake is less than your energy expenditure.

 

That is if you are only looking at the number on the scale. But losing weight is more than just a number. Less heavier doesn’t equal to being healthy. In order to lose weight in a healthy manner and to maintain a long-term weight loss, a balanced diet and the right amount of physical activities are vital.

 

A qualified physiotherapist has knowledge and skills of:

 

  • The biopsychosocial model
  • Physical assessment and diagnosis
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise prescription
  • Management of long-term conditions
  • Injury prevention

 

These make physiotherapists ideal candidates to address the physical and psychological complexities of obesity. Physiotherapists not only help you improve your mobility, but restore flexibility and increase strength. They can also help prevent injuries that may occur with excessive weight gained. 

 

What is Weight Management Programme?

The weight management programme aims to provide patients with motivation, education and the support necessary to implement long-term changes to their health.

 

In our clinic, we provide multi-disciplinary expertise in the management of obesity. We help to optimise clinical outcomes and to meet patients’ expectations.

 

The programme includes:

 

  • Regular meetings with family doctor for medical supervision and education, including BMI and fat percentage measurements.
  • Formal assessment and follow-up with a dietitian, including nutrition education, meal advice, and review and analysis of the patient's eating pattern.
  • Formal assessment and follow-up by a physiotherapist, including the development of a personalised weight management exercise programme that targets functional limitations associated with your existing health problems.

 

 

Other services of Sportsperformance Physiotherapy

 

Running Assessment Occupational therapy Online Consultation Fascial Stretch Therapy