Table of contents:
- What can be cured with physiotherapy?
- 1. Joint injury
- 2. Arthritis
- 3. Back problems
- 4. The problem of flexibility
- 5. Incontinence
- 6. Prevention of injuries
- 7. Musculoskeletal disorders and multiple sclerosis
- 8. Neck pain and headaches
- 9. Osteoporosis
- 10. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is the treatment and physical rehabilitation using mechanical force and motion, correcting disorders, and improving mobility, function, and quality of life when a person is injured or disabled. In addition, physiotherapy will help prevent further injury.
What can be cured with physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy can help all age groups with a variety of health conditions.
1. Joint injury
Joint injury is one of the most common problems in physiotherapy patients. For pain relief, massage and hot and cold therapy can help. Patients with spinal joint problems can increase their core strength to protect the intervertebral disc.
2. Arthritis
Treatment for osteoarthritis is massage and the use of modalities such as ultrasound and heat. Hydrotherapy (exercise in warm water) also helps in reducing arthritis pain and improves joint mobility.
3. Back problems
Physiotherapy treatments for back problems include massage, trigger point therapy and acupuncture, as well as the use of corrective sports tape to improve posture.
- Cardiovascular disease
- Core body stability
- Diabetes
By following physiotherapy exercises, the body's metabolism is accelerated and glucose will move into the cells more easily, which helps reduce blood sugar levels.
4. The problem of flexibility
Physiotherapy also helps restore or improve flexibility and reduce pain.
5. Incontinence
Incontinence is a person's inability to hold back bowel movements. Many patients feel ashamed to bring up this topic and thus continue to suffer in silence. However, many sufferers can be helped significantly, with the non-surgical approach offered by a physiotherapist. Treatment may include: specific pelvic floor exercises and advice regarding lifestyle habits such as eating and drinking.
6. Prevention of injuries
Although patients see a physiotherapist after they have been injured, many of these injuries could have been prevented if they had come before the injury.
7. Musculoskeletal disorders and multiple sclerosis
Many patients gain the strength and ability to return to normal function from physiotherapy treatment. Physiotherapists have a variety of ways to treat pain and these techniques may include joint mobilization, muscle stretching, trigger point therapy, heat treatment and acupuncture.
8. Neck pain and headaches
Physiotherapy is very helpful in treating headaches related to cervical spine dysfunction. However, this treatment requires careful diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment will depend on the condition.
9. Osteoporosis
Research has shown that this type of exercise can maintain bone density, which increases strength and stimulates bone growth in people with osteoporosis.
10. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Treatment for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome will usually be recommended after the initial diagnosis. Physiotherapy includes anti-inflammatory techniques such as use of ice and massage, and stretching and strengthening exercises to restore function and reduce pain.
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