PHYSIOTHERAPY

DR. NEHA J ACHARYA

SPECIAL THANKS TO DR.VANDITA SONI, PHYSIO(NEURO)
Introduction
Modern physiotherapy was established in great Britain toward the
end of 19th century.
Physiotherapy is a result of the second world war –more solders
become injured –acute shortage of medicine- grow of new science of
healing, known as Physiotherapy
It is cheapest treatment without drugs.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of
movement and physical function impaired or threatened by
disability, injury, or disease that utilizes therapeutic exercise,
physical modalities (as massage and electrotherapy), assistive
devices, and patient education and training—called also
physiotherapy
◦ Merriam-Webster’s definition
Definition
 It is the science of treatment of disease by exercise,
massage, heat, light, electricity or other physical agencies.
Use of drugs in this form of therapy is avoided.
Physiotherapy, also referred to as physical therapy,
involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a range of
disease, disorders and disabilities using physical means.
 A primary health care profession
Aimed at enhancing mobility, physical independence & quality of
life
 Focused on
 Treating a variety of conditions
 Promoting health & well-being
 Prescribed to individuals who vary in Age
What conditions do physiotherapists
treat?
Neurological
◦ Developmental delay
◦ Parkinson’s disease
◦ Spinal cord injury/Traumatic Brain injury
◦ Stroke
◦ Paralysis: Hemi/para/quadriplegia
Benefits
◦ Improved balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, and function
◦ Ability to manage daily tasks
◦ Reduced pain
◦ Improved mood
What specific conditions do
physiotherapists treat?
Orthopedic
◦ Back and neck pain
◦ Arthritis and osteoarthritis
◦ Fractures or sprains
◦ Joint replacements
◦ Sports injuries

Benefits
◦ Decreased pain
◦ Improved joint mobility and strength
◦ Restored physical function and injury prevention
◦ Possibly prevent or delay
Cardio-respiratory
◦ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
◦ Cystic fibrosis
◦ Heart disease
◦ Respiratory infections
◦ Post-surgical care

Benefits
◦ Improved breathing and secretion clearance
◦ Reduced breathlessness and increased endurance
◦ Increased strength of arms and legs
Women’s health
◦ Breast cancer rehabilitation
◦ Chronic pelvic pain
◦ Incontinence
◦ Prenatal/Post natal

Benefits
◦ Reduced post-surgical pain and swelling
◦ Reduced fatigue caused by radiation and chemotherapy
◦ Improved pelvic pain and urinary incontinence
Treatments
 Electrotherapy
 Exercises
 Hydrotherapy / Aqua therapy
 Posture & ergonomic corrections
 Chest physiotherapy techniques
Electrotherapy
◦ IR
◦ SWD
◦ MWD(microwave diathermy)
◦ Electrical Stimulation
◦ Wax Therapy
Exercises
 Passive exercises
 Stretching exercises
 Strengthening exercises
 Mobilizing exercises
 Breathing exercises
Hydrotherapy / Aquatherapy
Posture & ergonomic correction
Thank You