Short pages on the problems physiotherapy can help with. Each page lists its sources and is only published once the physiotherapist has reviewed it.
24 pages
Area of care
Rheumatism and joints
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that wears away the cartilage of the joint and damages the nearby tissues. The first sign is pain, often deep, that gets worse when the joint bears the weight of the body.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Breathing
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a long-term lung disease: the airways stay permanently inflamed and blocked, and breathing gradually gets weaker. Smoking is the main cause.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Rheumatism and joints
Cervicalgia is a sharp pain in the neck, most often at the back, that limits head movements. It is often linked to a bent-forward position held for a long time or to osteoarthritis of the neck, and usually goes away in a few days, sometimes a few weeks.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Sports rehabilitation
A muscle tear is an injury to fibres inside a muscle, ranging from a simple stretch (strain) to a complete rupture. It happens during a very intense effort or a sudden movement, for example a powerful kick of a ball.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Pregnancy, after birth, incontinence
This is pain in the lower back or the pelvis that appears during pregnancy, a common discomfort, especially in the early stages. To prepare for childbirth, the ligaments become more supple, which can put more strain on the joints of the lower back and the pelvis.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Posture and balance
Sitting for a long time in front of a screen, in a position that moves little, can cause pain in the neck, back, shoulders or wrists, and tire the eyes. A screen placed too high or too low, a mouse placed too far away and monotonous tasks make these problems more likely.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Maxillofacial rehabilitation and TMJ
Temporomandibular disorders affect the jaw joint (TMJ), just in front of the ear, and the muscles that move it. They cause pain in the jaw and face and make it harder to open the mouth, and usually improve within a few weeks.
Page reviewed on November 9, 2026
Sports rehabilitation
An ankle sprain is an ankle ligament stretched too far, sometimes torn, during a sudden twist, most often when the foot turns inwards. Depending on the damage to the ligaments, it can be mild, moderate or severe.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Posture and balance
With age, balance problems, vertigo, less mobile joints or weaker muscles increase the risk of falling. Some medicines and poorer eyesight can also play a part.
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Paralysis and the nervous system
Hemiplegia is paralysis that affects only one side of the body. It is one of the most common after-effects of a stroke.
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Pregnancy, after birth, incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence means involuntary leaks of urine during physical effort, with no urge to pass urine just before. It can come from weakened pelvic muscles, for example after childbirth, or from the drop in hormones at menopause.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Rheumatism and joints
Low back pain is pain in the lower back, at the level of the lumbar vertebrae, which most often comes from strain on the muscles, ligaments or tendons. It usually gets better within a few weeks, but it can also last or come back.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Lymphatic drainage
Lymphoedema is swelling of a part of the body, most often an arm or a leg, caused by lymph building up in the tissues. It happens when the lymphatic system does not drain this fluid well, for example after cancer treatment that affected the lymph nodes.
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Paralysis and the nervous system
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disease that progresses slowly: the neurons that make dopamine gradually disappear. It mainly affects movements and walking, but also sleep, mood or digestion.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Paralysis and the nervous system
Peripheral facial paralysis results from damage to the facial nerve, the seventh cranial nerve. It can reduce movements of the forehead, the eyelid and the mouth on the same side. Some forms are idiopathic, known as Bell’s palsy; others have an infectious, traumatic or different cause that needs to be looked for.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Pregnancy, after birth, incontinence
The pelvic floor is the set of muscles and tissues located between the pubic bone and the bottom of the pelvis, which support the bladder, the urethra and the rectum. Pregnancy and above all childbirth weaken it, and rehabilitation may be prescribed to restore its tone.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Bones and fractures
A knee replacement replaces damaged joint surfaces of the femur and the tibia, and sometimes of the kneecap. It is offered in particular when osteoarthritis causes significant discomfort despite suitable treatment. After the operation, pain and a build-up of fluid in the knee can limit movement and inhibit activation of the quadriceps.
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Maxillofacial rehabilitation and TMJ
After surgery, a fracture or an injury to the face and jaw, the mouth may open less far and movements may become stiff and painful. Rehabilitation helps you gradually regain mouth opening and everyday actions such as eating and speaking.
Page reviewed on November 9, 2026
Bones and fractures
After a fracture, the bone is kept still until it heals: a few days in a splint for some fractures, several weeks in a plaster cast for others. This forced rest often makes the joint stiff and the muscles waste away: rehabilitation gets them working again.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Children
Gross motor skills are the movements a child learns in order to control their neck, trunk, arms and legs, then to move around and explore. Each major milestone is reached within a fairly wide age range: walking alone, for example, usually comes between 14 and 20 months. These ages are guides for assessment, not a diagnosis; not all children go through crawling on all fours.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Sports rehabilitation
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) helps keep the knee stable, especially during twisting movements. Football, basketball, handball, judo and skiing are among the sports where the risk of tearing it is high.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Posture and balance
Scoliosis is a spine that twists and curves to the side. It most often starts between the ages of 10 and 15 and can get worse as long as growth at puberty is not complete.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
Rheumatism and joints
Shoulder tendinopathy affects one or more tendons around the joint, such as those of the rotator cuff. It causes pain that gets worse when you raise your arm, often with a loss of strength.
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Children
Torticollis in babies is a tilt of the head present from birth or in the days after. It is often caused by a neck muscle that was damaged at birth or is shortened, which pulls the head to one side.
Page reviewed on October 30, 2026
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