PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel is glad to be able to offer exceptionally good on-site physiotherapy for its guests. It can be booked in advance through the Hotel Office.
Roshan Silva is our on-call and certified physiotherapist.
Accredited by the Sri Lanka Foundation and the American Safety And Health Institute, he works with many different types of clients, including athletes recovering from injuries. His work focuses on injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation, and performance enhancement.
One of his main clients is the Kandy Sports Club founded back in 1874 and today the leading multi discipline sports club in the country, known especially for its rugby.
A CONSULTATION
Rohan will begin the 60 minute session with a 5 minute consultation to identify any special areas of treatment that are necessary, previous treatments and specific vulnerabilities to be mindful of.
THE HEART OF THE SESSION
The physiotheraptic massage that lies at the heart of the session is done by hands-on treatment methods. It will first to address pain, stiffness, muscular tension and any limited range of motion in the joints, muscles, and soft tissues.
It will also focus on longer seated pains in the spine and joints, shoulders, knees, elbows that are typically caused by strains or injuries to the muscles and soft tissue; and by postural imbalances.
SPECIFIC THERAPIES
The session may also include, as appropriate, two other classic therapies that are commonly used by trained physiotherapists:
Dry Cupping
Tto help improve drainage for inflamed areas of the body by encouraging the better drainage of excess blood and water to away from inflamed areas.
And
K-Taping
To assist with musculoskeletal system damage by using thin, elastic tape to support muscles, joints, and tissues.
COST
The full cost of this 60 minute session is US $100.
OPTIONAL EXTRA COSTS
Rohan is also experienced in determining and teaching exercises based on aerobics, and yoga to help further strengthen areas of vulnerability that you can practice regularly in your own time.
If you would like to make time for Rohan to determine a bespoke set of exercises to best suit your specific needs, please let him know at the start of the session.
The session can either be shortened by 30 minutes to go through these exercises; or extended by 30 minutes for an extra cost of US $30.