Physiotherapist

Physiotherapists provide personalized treatment plans to restore functional ability and movement. They can help infants and elders resume their movement, which could have been impacted by:

• Health conditions
• Aging
• Injury
• Disease
• Environmental factors
• Disorders
• Weight issues

Physiotherapists manage pain through the following techniques:

• Manipulation of joints
• Use of muscle stimulation devices
• Massage muscles
• Have the patient do specific exercises
• Teach certain lifestyle activities like walking, posture, etc.
• Stretching muscles

Physiotherapists address psychological, emotional, and social well-being to improve quality of life. They work at all stages of healthcare, including education, rehabilitation, prevention, intervention, and treatment.

When to See a Physiotherapist?

The doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist to address a specific injury or condition. Some common reasons to see a physiotherapist are:

• Chronic Health Condition: DDiabetes can affect balance and mobility by affecting the nerves that control sensation, movement, and other functions.
• Illness: An illness that impacts balance, mobility, and motor skills.
• Injury: Injuries that cause severe pain or affect the movement of a person can be cured through physiotherapy.
• Aging: As people age, they experience changes in their bodies that can affect movement and function. Physiotherapy can help the elderly regain function.
• After Surgery: It is essential to move after surgery. If a hand, foot, or back were affected, physiotherapy can help the patient regain use.
• Improved Physical Performance: Athletes or patients who want to excel in their fitness may opt for physiotherapy to learn strategies for maximizing the body's potential for performance.
• General Wellness: Patients may resume physiotherapy to counteract the effects of aging, stay flexible, and learn skills to stay healthy.
• Major Health Crisis: Physiotherapy helps people regain difficulties in normal function after health conditions such as stroke, heart disease, traumatic brain injury, etc.

Conditions that Physiotherapists Treat

Physiotherapist treats a vast number of conditions and injuries, such as:

• Autoimmune Diseases: Fibromyalgia, Raynaud's syndrome and Rheumatoid arthritis
• Orthopedic: Carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, low back pain, sciatica, knee conditions, joint problems, back pain, joint issues, etc.
• Chronic Conditions: Asthma, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
• Neurological Diseases: Multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, vertigo, cerebral palsy, concussion, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, etc.

Physiotherapists can help in managing Guillain-Barre syndrome.

What to Expect at Physiotherapist?

Please wear loose clothing while visiting a physiotherapist, as it will be easy while performing exercises. The physiotherapist will review your medical records, including X-rays and other tests. The physiotherapist will ask about your medical history, lifestyle, and the injury or illness that they are treating. The physiotherapist may ask you to walk, bend, and perform simple tasks to assess your range of motion. Depending on this, they will discuss the customized physical therapy program for you.

If you are in severe pain due to injury or illness, consult a physiotherapist at Matrix Hospital.