Physiotherapy (9)

A physiotherapist assesses how your body moves and puts together an exercise plan that helps you get back to everyday activities after an injury, surgery or a long sedentary period. The first appointment looks at mobility, strength and balance, and goes through which activities bring on pain or restriction.

Physiotherapy suits an athlete who wants to return to training after an injury, an office worker with a tense back or neck, and an older person who wants to walk more steadily. The physiotherapist demonstrates the exercises, checks how you perform them and adjusts the plan according to how your body responds over the following weeks.

Before choosing a physiotherapist, ask whether they hold a professional qualification and which area they focus on, such as sports injuries, the back or recovery after surgery. Find out whether appointments take place in a clinic, a gym or at home, whether you get the exercises in writing and whether you need a referral. A good physiotherapist in Tallinn or elsewhere in Estonia will also explain when it makes sense to see a doctor.