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Physiotherapy or physical therapy is a popular way of healthcare in the 21st century to treat the musculoskeletal system and the physical movements it is associated with it. Physiotherapists are qualified professionals who use the therapy to fix impairments and disabilities of the body and improve mobility and functional capability.
Physiotherapy helps in evaluating, diagnosing and treating these disorders and help the people get maximum possible independence with regard to their physical movements and from the pains, through electricity, heat, cold and massages.
- Neurological disorders like Strokes, Parkinson’s, Mulitple Scierosis
- Neuromusculoskeletaldisorders like Arthritis, Injuries from sports, back pain
- Cardio related conditions like recovery after heart attacks, cardiovascular diseases
- Respiratory problems like asthma, breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis
Physical therapy is a science based healthcare and is strictly a degree-based profession. Physical therapists use their knowledge and skills to understand and treat to improve the functional conditions of the injured and the suffering. So, it is necessary to know a few things, some are as follows:
- Understand the need for physiotherapy
- Get to know what is done during the therapy sessions
- Go for qualified and licensed professionals
- Know the different types of physiotherapy
Physiotherapy offers a plethora of benefits at any stage of your life, be it a sports injury, or a chronic disease like asthma.