Why physiotherapy?
One of the main reasons why people seek physiotherapy is to find lasting relief from pain that could have been bothering them for a prolonged period of time and restricting their mobility due to a number of factors. Whether the pain or discomfort is due to an injury, frozen shoulder, wrong posture, or some other external factor; physiotherapy not only helps in the management of pain & improving mobility but also recognises warning signs and prevent them from happening. Thus, saving the patient from added pain of injury associated downtime.
Who should go for physiotherapy?t
The need for physiotherapy can arise at any age. Whether it’s a baby, a young professional or an elderly person. If you or your loved one have experienced any kind of sprain, injury or muscular disorder; physiotherapy (beginner or advanced level) can do a world of good for your overall physical well-being and put you on the track to fast recovery. If you have any of the below-given conditions, you can opt for physiotherapy for long-term benefits:
Posture problem
Back pain, lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, muscle weakness, scapular instability, poor muscle tone, muscle imbalance, hypotonia
Joint pain
Arthritis, osteoporosis, poorly aligned joints, lupus, joint instability, bursitis, degenerative joints, age-related joint ailments
Joint injuries
Sprains & strains in ankle, knees, elbows, shoulder, wrist etc., torn cartilage, dislocated or unstable joints, degenerated meniscus, joint hypermobility
Recovery from surgery
Hip replacement, athletic injury surgery, tendon surgery, knee replacement, ligament surgery, spinal cord injury surgery, reconstructive surgery, lymph node replacement
Soft tissue injuries
Tennis elbow, golfers elbow, whiplash, Achilles tendinitis, back & neck strain, rotator cuff injuries, tendinitis
Bruising/Swelling/Edema
Bruising following sports or any other related injury or surgery, contusions, swollen joints, chronic joint or muscle inflammation, lymphedema, lymphatic congestion