PHYSIOTHERAPY/PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Physiotherapy, What is it?

Physiotherapy helps restore movements and functions when a person is affected by injury, illness or disability.

Physiotherapy can be defined as a therapy method that focuses on the science of motion and helps people to restore, maintain and maximize their physical strength, function, movement and general well-being by addressing underlying physical problems. Physiotherapy includes rehabilitation, accident prevention and health promotion / physical conditioning. The profession uses a holistic approach to treatment, looking at and sharing the child’s and adult’s lifestyle.

What does physiotherapists do?

• Physiotherapists help people affected by injuries, illnesses or disabilities through exercise and movement, manual therapy, education, and counseling.
• They maintain the health of people of all ages and help children to control pain and prevent disease.
• This profession helps to promote development and facilitate recovery, allowing people to stay at work and helping them stay independent for as long as possible.
• Physiotherapy is a science-based profession that adopts a complete approach to health and well-being, which includes the people’s general lifestyle.
• You can take advantage of physical therapy at any time of your life. Physical therapy helps with back pain or sudden injuries, and controls long-term medical conditions such as asthma, childbirth or a sporting event.
• The Center has the participation of the patient in its care, through education, awareness, empowerment and participation in their treatment.

Why Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a health career based on degree. Physiotherapists use their knowledge and skills to improve a series of conditions associated with different body systems, such as:

• Neurology (stroke, GBS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease)
• Musculoskeletal system (back pain, injury disorder, arthritis)
• Sports injuries (ACL injury, ankle sprain, shoulder injury)
• Respiratory system (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis)
• Gynecology (Pelvic floor dysfunction, post caesarean pain)
• Others (diabetes mellitus, neuropathy)

Techniques in Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques, depending on the nature of the injury or the problem they are experiencing. The most common physical therapy techniques are:

• Manual manipulation: The movement of joints and soft tissues improves blood circulation, draining fluid from the body and relaxing muscles or cramps.
• Stimulating electrical nerves: Small electrical currents transmitted in affected areas help suppress and restrict pain signals in the brain.
• Acupuncture: Stimulates the nervous system and works to relieve pain, release muscles, strengthen the immune system and regulate the various functions of the body.
• Demonstration: Teaching appropriate movement patterns allows patients to help treat themselves.
• Functional tests: Testing the patient to assess his physical abilities.
• Provision of devices: Prescription, manufacture and application of auxiliary and adaptive devices and equipment, support and protection.

What do you expect from a visit with a physiotherapist?

Each session with a physiotherapist is unique, because it depends on the problems and health needs of the individual. However, a visit to a physiotherapist usually involves:

• Know the patient’s medical history.
• Assessment and diagnosis of patient’s conditions and needs;
• Helping the patient achieve and achieve material goals;
• Develop a treatment plan that takes into account the patient’s health, lifestyle and activities;
• Describes a cycle of exercises and necessary equipment.

 

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