What Physiotherapists do?
Physical therapy is a science-based profession and uses a holistic approach to health and well-being that covers the patient’s entire lifestyle. It is based on the involvement of patients in their own care through education, awareness, empowerment, and participation in their care.
You can benefit from physical therapy at any time in your life. Physiotherapy helps with back pain or sudden injury, with long-term conditions such as asthma, and in preparation for childbirth or sporting events.
TIME
40 Minutes
Rate
1500
Why Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a degree-based healthcare profession. Physical therapists use their knowledge and skills to improve various conditions related to different body systems such as:
- Neurological (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s)
- Neuromusculoskeletal (back pain, whiplash associated disorder, sports injuries, arthritis)
- Cardiovascular (chronic heart disease, rehabilitation after heart attack)
- Respiratory (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis).
What Conditions Do Physiotherapists Treat?
You can work in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, or go to a patient’s home. They often work with doctors and provide feedback on patients’ progress and any issues they have noticed while working with them. A physical therapist can treat a variety of conditions and injuries. Some examples are:
- Orthopedic: Back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, low back pain, foot conditions, sciatica, knee conditions, joint problems, etc.
- Autoimmune: Fibromyalgia, Raynaud’s syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis
- Chronic Conditions: Asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, etc.