Physiotherapy, also known as Physical Therapy, is a mode of treatment in which a physiotherapist or physical therapist tries to promote, restore and maintain the patient's health using physical examination, physical intervention, rehabilitation, health promotion and disease prevention.

Physical therapy has been a boon for people suffering from some illnesses or injuries that limit their ability to move or function properly in their daily life. Due to its holistic approach, it can be used as primary care or alongside other medical treatments.

In this mode of treatment, the physiotherapists use an individual's medical history physical examination to diagnose the problem and prepare a management plan. They can also use lab results, X-rays, CT-scan, MRI findings, etc to correctly diagnose the issue and prepare a treatment plan.

Things used in Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy

Mentioned below are the things required in Physical Therapy -

Certain exercises

• Manual therapy
• Manipulation
• Mechanical devices
• • Traction
  Education
• Electrophysical modalities
• • Heat
  • Cold
  • Electricity
  • Sound waves
  • Radiation
  • Assistive devices
  • Prostheses
  • Orthoses
  Other interventions

When to Visit a Physiotherapist?

You should immediately go see a physiotherapist when you suffer an injury or have chronic pain affecting your daily life. You may also be recommended to go for physiotherapy after undergoing surgery like hip replacement, in case of a heart attack or stroke.

What Problems Can Physiotherapists Fix?

Physiotherapists are experts in providing you with the prevention of painful health conditions and rehabilitation. The treatments they offer can be a solution for problems triggered by injury, disability or diseases. Some of the examples of such problems include -

• Pain in back and neck due to muscles and skeleton related problems
• Joints, muscles, bones and ligament related problems, including arthritis
• Lung related issues like asthma
• Permanent disability owing to a heart condition
• Pelvic issues, including bowel and bladder issues as a result of childbirth
• Loss of mobility caused by brain or spine trauma
• Loss of mobility caused by Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis
• Fatigue
• Pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Loss of muscle strength
• Pain during cancer treatment
• Pain palliative care

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What Should You Expect Out of Physiotherapy?

Everyone going to a physiotherapist should be expecting a different kind of result as the treatment programs are tailored for their particular needs. If we try to generalise a few things, the following are the things that can happen:

• The physical therapist would clearly understand your medical history
• The therapist would thoroughly assess and diagnose your problem
• The therapist would plan a course of treatment specifically tailored for your needs
• The therapist would recommend you some exercises and some assistive devices if needed

Speciality Areas

Similar to allopathy, physical therapy also consists of different specialities. Hence, a physical therapist can specialise in a specific clinical area. Mentioned below are some of the specialities in the field of physiotherapy -

• Cardiovascular and pulmonary
• Clinical electrophysiology
• Geriatric
• Wound management
• Neurology
• Orthopaedics
• Pediatrics
• Sports - It is a very popular speciality and there are five main categories under it to treat athletic injury:
  • Acute care
  • Treatment
  • Rehabilitation
  • Prevention
  • Education
• Women's health
• Oncology
• Intensive Care Unit

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Over the years, Physiotherapy has miraculously healed so many people who were not even able to pick up a spoon. This form of treatment becomes even more effective if your physiotherapist has substantial experience in treating people with disabilities and pain. So, what are you waiting for? If you also are experiencing pain in any part of your body or have already crossed 40 years of age, you should immediately book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists.

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