Physiotherapy is a branch of therapy specifically concerned with the treatment of an injury, disease, or disorder with physical approaches including massage, exercise, and physical manipulation rather than invasive medical procedures or medications.
Physiotherapists work with patients of all ages, helping them recover from injury, disease, illness, and the effects of aging to achieve a higher quality of life through pain relief, increased range of motion, and recovery from damage to the body.
Types of Physiotherapy
- Musculoskeletal: Treatment of sprains, strains, arthritis, incontinence, posture problems, workplace injuries, and surgery recovery.
- Neurological: Works with brain-related issues including stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries, and Parkinson's disease.
- Cardiothoracic: Addresses breathing issues including emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other cardio-respiratory illnesses.
Treatment Options
- Manual Therapies: Joint mobilization, physiotherapy instrument mobilization (PIM), stretching, and neurodynamics.
- Exercise Therapy: Strength training, cardiovascular stretching, and posture re-training.
- Electrotherapy: Gentle electrical currents, laser therapy, and ultrasound to promote healing and reduce pain.