Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy has evolved in the form of various sub-specialities, which enables to deal with various conditions in a more effective and appropriate ways like,

Neurological conditions : lead to extreme muscle weakness, loss of balance &b co-ordination, muscle spasm, tremors, loss of function & decreased sensations physiotherapy aims at establishing mobility and treating functional disorders which originate from nervous & neuro-muscular system such as stroke., spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries. Sciatica, disc prolapse, Parkinson’s disease etc.

Musculoskeletal / orthopedic physiotherapy : Deals with the repairing the deformation and treating the ailments related to human musculoskeletal system, which includes correcting the muscles, ligaments, bones, joints & tendons. The main aim is to alleviate pain, increase mobilization & to rectify the skeletal injury.

Geriatric physiotherapy – deals with certain age related medical condition such as arthritis (pain in joints). Physiotherapy helps to improve gait and also improves overall mobility by employing various techniques & exercises

Types of physiotherapy :

Manual therapy : manipulation & mobilization of affected joints by massaging them with the use of hands

Electrical nerve stimulation : devices like IFT, TENS, used to relieve pain of the affected area.

Health benefits of physiotherapy :

Helps the patient suffering from certain movement disorders, which could be congenital ( present at the time of birth )

Physiotherapists work in collaboration with their patient by advising or guiding them about certain exercises & educating them about certain lifestyle changes which altogether help alleviating various painful & impaired mobility conditions also promote movements such as walking and provide certain mobility aids which can help the patients in improving their ailments.