What is physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy also sometimes called as the physical therapy is a specialized field of medical science which uses techniques such as physical movements and forces to heal and correct impairment. It is a drug free healing process and relies completely on the exercises, manual therapies, acupuncture, etc for relieving pain, correction of muscles, orthotics Sydney CBD and increasing mobility.

The therapy is provided by the experts called the physiotherapist using various techniques developed over time. Physiotherapists are specialized professionals having educational degrees in the course and are licensed to practice physiotherapy.

Benefits of physiotherapy

Physiotherapy provides ample benefits to people of all age groups, whether recovering from any major injury, minor muscle pain or any chronic disease. It involves various physical exercises to heal and improve muscle strength, mobility and endurance. Physiotherapy can also be used in conjunction with podiatrist Bondi Junction.

Below listed are some of the most visible benefits of physiotherapy.

1. Most of the injuries or surgeries leave the muscles in poor conditions leading to major difficulties in movements. Regular physiotherapy sessions, improve muscle strength and mobility and thus quicker recovery.
2. Active physical exercises and breathing routines improve cardio-respiratory function, making the individuals healthy and boosting immune system.
3. Physiotherapy is drug free and thus best suited for the people who are averse to medicines.
4. Since the therapy involves many different ways of healing, overall body gets rejuvenated. The hormonal, nervous, immune systems get activated leading to better blood circulation. This in turn helps in better metabolism.

Types of physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is generally recommended for both major and minor injuries and as a rehabilitation measure after major surgeries like orthopedics, cardiac, neurological, and abdominal surgery. Both injuries and surgeries make the patient’s body weak and jammed, physiotherapy helps in revitalizing the muscles and joints and activate the body again. Depending upon the need, physiotherapy can be classified into various types; some of the most commonly recommended physiotherapies are as follows

1. Orthopedic (Aligns with podiatry)

As the name suggests, this therapy focuses on reliving pain and correcting ailments related to muscles, joints, ligaments and bones. It can also refer to any pains or problems associated with one’s feet or lower limbs) If someone is experiencing problems with their toes, toenail fungus laser treatment in barangaroo may help.

2. Neurological

This therapy is provided to patients with neurological impairments. Some of the ailments viz Cerebral Palsy, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, injuries related to spinal cord, genetic disorders like Parkinssons and Alzhemier’s require physiotherapy assistance in order to help individuals perform day to day activities effectively.

3. Sports Physiotherapy

This special sub-category helps in early and efficient recovery from the injuries arising out of the sports or outdoor related activities. Muscular pains, ligament injuries, heel pain Bondi Junction and Plantar fasciitis Barangaroo etc can be efficiently treated through sports physiotherapy. Moreover, owing to the increasing demand throughout the world, sports physiotherapy has become highly popular in sports world and outside.

4. Vestibular rehabilitation

Physiotherapy helps in maintaining body balance, which may be lost due to vertigo or dizziness.

5. Pediatric

Even the children can benefit from the physiotherapy procedures. This type of physiotherapy helps in addressing problems faced by infants and young kids. Pediatric physiotherapy proves to be extremely helpful in scenarios where children are detected to be born with genetic disorders, limb deficiencies, birth defects, etc. in toddlers, delayed development, acute limb injuries, head injuries, etc require special physiotherapy attention for restoring of proper body functioning.

6. Geriatric

This branch focuses on special needs of the elderly members of the society. With age comes lot of joint related problems. Geriatric physiotherapy helps in addressing to the movement and balance related old age problems of the adults. Other than this, certain elder patients with other ailments like Alzehmier’s and cancer can also be assisted to carryout normal day to day activities through regular physiotherapy sessions.

7. Cardiopulmonary

Patients facing cardiac and pulmonary diseases like heart attacks, pulmonary fibrosis, etc can be helped through physical exercises and breathing routines to improve cardio-respiratory functioning and to increase stamina. Physiotherapists help in increasing fitness levels of the individuals by activating hormonal and neural system of the body through the therapy.

8. Post Natal

Pregnancy brings along its own set of anxiety and stress in women, this sub specialization of physiotherapy helps in quick restoration of women to her natural health after pregnancy. The anxiety levels and stress can be effectively controlled through regular physiotherapy sessions.