What is Physiotherapy ?
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the autonomous medical /health profession. The treatment of the disease, injury or deformity done by physical methods either manually (like mobilization, stretching, massage) or by different energies (like sound, light, current) rather than by drugs or surgery
Different treatment methods of physiotherapy:
Manual therapy:
Physiotherapists have professional training in hands-on physiotherapy techniques such as:
1. Joint mobilization techniques
2. Muscle stretching
3. Soft tissue massage techniques
Therapeutic exercise:
Therapeutic exercises are movements and physical activities designed to restore function and flexibility, improve strength and decrease pain.
Physical therapist incorporates therapeutic exercises (patients have to do) in treatment plan.
A. Electrical modalities: ( By using different energies like- Light, sound, heat, current, electromagnetic wave)
1. IFT (Interferential therapy)
2. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
3. EMS ( Electrical Muscle Stimulation )
4. UST ( Ultrasound Therapy )
5. SWD (Short Wave Diathermy)
6. L.E.SA.R Therapy
7. WAX Therapy
B. Non electrical and mechanical modalities: (by using- water, Air an others)
- ICE Pack/bag or therapy.
- Hydro therapy
- Pneumatic compression therapy
- Traction unit
- Taping therapy
- Dry Needling
20 Most common problem/Diseases treated by Physiotherapy:
1. Neck pain
2. Low back Pain
3. Knee pain (Osteoarthritis)
4. Knee ligament (sports) injuries
5. Post Total knee replacement (TKR)
6. Post Hip Replacement
7. Frozen shoulder
8. Tennis Elbow
9. PIVD (Slip disk)
10. Post fracture
11. Rheumatoid Arthritis
12. Non Articular Rheumatism
13. Sciatica
14. Parkinson’s disease
15. Bell’s palsy or Facial paralysis
16. Stroke (Paralysis)
17. Diabetic Neuropathy
18. COPD (Asthma & Bronchitis)
19. COVID Chest infection
20. Geriatric problem
About Author:
Dr AVIJIT MUKHERJEE (pt)
BPT (I.P.G.M.E & R; Kolkata), MIAP
Observer-ship (London, UK)
Work Experience (Malaysia)
Physiotherapy Consultant, Apollo Clinic Chinar Park.
Apollo Clinic Chinar Park:
Signature Building, Unit No. A3., Nawapara Road, Kolkata -700157. (Between Chinar Park & City Centre 2)
Contact: 033-6626 3456/ 3425/ 3402 & Helpline No.: +91-8585074982,
E-mail id: chinarpark@apolloclinic.com
Clinic Timings: Monday to Saturday 8am to 8 pm & Sunday 8am to 2pm.