Treatments

Physiotherapy

PHYSIOTHERAPY

The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery. Physiotherapy can improve your physical activity while helping you to prevent further injuries.

Physiotherapists are professionals who have undergone specialized training and are subject to licensing requirements.

Physiotherapists frequently participate in interdisciplinary teams in a range of medical specialties and environments, including

Who requires physical therapy?

When recovering from a serious injury or surgery, people frequently turn to physiotherapy, and they attend the sessions to get rid of the discomfort that limits their strength and mobility.

Physiotherapy is a type of medical care that combines holistic fitness, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term healing. Once the problems are resolved, physiotherapy can assist patients in maximizing and regaining their strength and vitality. Physiotherapy is mostly focused on movement and the science that surrounds it (before any further injury).

Once the diagnosis is made, physiotherapists use a variety of methods to help patients restore mobility, including exercises and massages. The diagnosis will inform the patient of the best course of action, and the plan should enhance their general health and assist them in getting back to their regular (pain-free) lifestyle.

Benefits of physical treatment:

No matter the variety of injuries or illnesses, physiotherapy can relieve pain in individuals of all ages. You can be confident that you’ll lead a healthy and active life in the future once you consult with and receive assistance from a qualified physiotherapist and receive a treatment plan that fits with your diagnosis.

  • Pain Relief:

Long-lasting pain alleviation is one of the major advantages of physiotherapy. Your body may be experiencing aches and pains for a variety of reasons, such as a sports injury or chronic lower back discomfort brought on by aging or poor posture. Make an appointment with a physiotherapist as soon as the pain starts to interfere with your everyday activities. Physiotherapy treatments will help you manage the pain and lessen your reliance on drugs, which could later be harmful to your physical and emotional health.

  • Better balance and mobility:

 People suffering from injuries or surgeries are frequently bedridden for a prolonged period of time, making it difficult for them to resume their normal movement. Because of the pain, mobility may be difficult in this situation, and carrying out daily duties may feel nearly impossible. This is where physiotherapy can be quite beneficial. Your body will restore strength, mobility, and flexibility with the aid of a skilled physiotherapist, and coordination will also improve.

 

  • Preventing surgery:

 In some cases, especially those brought on by serious injuries, surgery cannot be avoided. A certain degree of physical therapy will be required during the healing process following surgery because it will aid with adaptability and flexibility. Based on the diagnosis, you will be offered a selection of treatments for any injuries that don’t require surgery; you can select the therapy you prefer in addition to the therapies. Over time, physical therapy fosters balanced movement and helps heal wounded tissues

  • Manage age-related issues:

People’s joints and muscles weaken as they age. As a result, individuals are more vulnerable to accidents and other problems like osteoporosis and arthritis. You need to speak with a physiotherapist about these issues in order to address them before they worsen. The exercises recommended during a physiotherapy session will enhance your movement and coordination and enable you to walk safely.

  • Avoid becoming dependent on drugs;

Painkillers may offer quick comfort, but their prolonged use of may have detrimental effects on vital organs like the liver and kidneys. Long-term usage of prescription drugs may also result in drug misuse, which is harmful to both one’s physical and mental health. As a result, you must use painkillers for a little duration before stopping once you locate a reliable substitute. Physiotherapy can help in this situation because it is viewed as a safe alternative to opioids.

What is a physiotherapist's primary responsibility?

The physiotherapist designs workouts and treatments to help you move and operate at your peak level. They will assist you in making a diagnosis of your condition and the primary cause of your pain, which will then lead to a course of treatments and programs aimed at curing the issue from your body so that you may resume enjoying a long and pain-free life.

Initial the Physiotherapist assess the condition and then develop a plan that may involve a single therapy or a combination of the following:

  • Mobilisation/Manipulation
  • Exercise
  • Electrical modalities (Ultrasound Therapy, Interferential Therapy, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)