Physiotherapy- the need of the hour

Normally doctors advise patients to take different types of machines for various illnesses whether the system is under allopathy, ayurveda or homeopathy. But in certain cases, the treatment has to be under physiotherapy. Physio therapy or physical therapy is a type of treatment for injuries or illnesses which normally restrict the movement of a person or does not enable him to do his normal duties. The illness may be due to injury, accident, ageing or other factors.

Tracing back to the history of treatment, it is seen that even in BC 460, Hippocrates was practicing physical therapy such as massage, hydrotherapy etc. In due course the treatment was developed further using sophisticated equipment.  From 1940 onwards, the general practice consisted of massage, exercise and traction.

Equipment generally used in physiotherapy

.Tread mill, Exercise bike, Vibrator, Roller, Hand ball, Treatment table 

                                

                     

  Different types of physiotherapy                                                                

1.Pediatric physiotherapy

This treatment is intended for children.

2.Women’s physiotherapy

This deals with pre-natal and post -natal cases.

3.Geriatic physiotherapy

This is mainly intended for senior citizens. It helps

to manage joint pain, physiological disorders and

to increase the overall strength of the body.

4.Neuorological physiotherapy

This branch deals with nervous system related to head injuries,

Parkinson’s disease, stroke etc.

5.Orthpaedic physio therapy

This deals with defects and ailments related to muscles,

joints, bones etc.

6.Cardiorespiratory physio therapy

This branch deals with conditions related to lungs and heart.

7.Sports  related physiotherapy

This wing deals with sports persons and athelates.

Future of physiotherapy in India

According to WHO ( World  health Organization) , one therapist is required for every 10000persons. The  perception among general public is that therapists are required for massaging and some sort of exercises only. But in reality, that is not the case. The therapists are required to help in maintaining the well being of the general public .The Indian Association of Physiotherapists has formulated ethical rules and regulations which physiotherapists are requires to follow.

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