Why physiotherapy is needed?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability. When someone is injured, ill, or disabled, physiotherapy can help restore movement and function. People seek physiotherapy for a variety of reasons, including rehabilitation, injuries, pain, or discomfort, as well as overall health and fitness.
Physiotherapy can aid in the prevention of conditions such as:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Osteoporosis
- Stress
A physiotherapist can help you get back on track to pain-free movement, which is essential for daily living. Recurring pain in muscles, bones, ligaments, or tissues can cause stiffness and difficulty moving for a long time. Chronic pain can disrupt your daily life and make simple tasks difficult. A physiotherapist can help you diagnose and treat any musculoskeletal injuries or ailments you may have. Physiotherapy can help you manage and improve your pain while also restoring movement to the affected area. If you have suffered an injury such as a sprain, fracture, strain, or other tissue damage, you will require physiotherapy. Athletes sustain these injuries all the time, and physiotherapists deal with assessing and treating sports and exercise-related injuries. Physiotherapy can also aid in post-surgery rehabilitation by alleviating pain, strengthening weak muscles, restoring movement, improving balance and posture, and assisting you in returning to daily activities.
Physiotherapy is more than just an effective form of injury and pain management. High-quality physiotherapy can help with the treatment of a wide range of conditions, including joint disorders, cardiovascular issues, and neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Physiotherapy is extremely important and beneficial for a variety of conditions. It can significantly improve your mobility and, in the case of neurological issues, can prevent further deterioration.
If you believe you may require physiotherapy, here are some warning signs to look for:
Pain
Physiotherapists are vital in the treatment of both acute and chronic pain. Soft tissue massage and stretching to relieve tension and spasm, joint mobilizations, acupuncture, electrotherapy, corrective exercise, posture awareness, and advice on how to overcome pain in daily activities may be included in physiotherapy treatment to relieve your pain. We will also assist you in determining the source of your discomfort. This could be accomplished using manual techniques and electrotherapy modalities in conjunction with mobilization.
Difficulty mobility and balance
Physiotherapy can help if you're having trouble with your movements and balance due to a joint fracture, joint stiffness, ligament injuries, or muscle injuries. Stretching and strengthening exercises can help you restore movement to its full potential. People recovering from an injury or surgery are usually confined to bed for an extended period of time, so it takes them some time to regain their normal gait. Mobility can be difficult in this case, and performing daily tasks may seem impossible due to the pain; this is where physiotherapy can come in handy. Your body will regain strength, mobility/flexibility, and co-ordination with the assistance of a good physiotherapist.
Recover/ avoid an injury or surgery
Physiotherapy is aware of how different sports can increase your risk of suffering from specific types of injuries. A physiotherapist can devise a treatment plan for patients who are prone to injuries. This plan may include regular exercises, stretching, or any manual therapy to strengthen and stretch the body. It can help people regain their energy, movement, and overall body strength. Physiotherapists can continue to guide and educate patients so that they avoid overstressing their bodies and are aware of any signs of injury. Surgery can be avoided because physiotherapy relieves pain and aids in the healing process after an injury. Even if surgery is required, pre- and post-operative physiotherapy can assist you in preparing for surgery and in the recovery process after surgery.
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects more women than men and becomes more common as we age. Urinary incontinence is classified into two types: stress incontinence and urge incontinence. When your bladder is under pressure, such as when you cough or sneeze, stress incontinence occurs. Urge incontinence occurs when urine leaks during or shortly after a sudden, intense urge to pass urine. Advanced physiotherapy can aid you with urinary incontinence by shoring up your pelvic floor muscles.