IGKC Hospitals
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is a healthcare profession that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of physical impairments, disabilities, and pain. Physiotherapists work with patients of all ages and with a wide range of conditions to help them improve their physical function, mobility, and quality of life.
Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques to help their patients, including:
- Exercise: Physiotherapists use targeted exercises to help patients improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
- Manual therapy: Physiotherapists use hands-on techniques to manipulate muscles, joints, and other soft tissues to improve function and reduce pain.
- Modalities: Physiotherapists use various modalities, such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, to help reduce pain, inflammation, and muscle tension.
- Education and advice: Physiotherapists provide patients with education and advice on how to manage their conditions, prevent further injury, and promote healthy lifestyle habits.
Some of the conditions that physiotherapists commonly treat include:
- Back and neck pain: Physiotherapy can help reduce pain and improve mobility in patients with back and neck pain.
- Sports injuries: Physiotherapy can help athletes recover from injuries and improve their performance.
- Neurological conditions: Physiotherapy can help patients with conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease improve their mobility and function.
- Orthopedic conditions: Physiotherapy can help patients recover from surgeries and injuries, such as fractures and joint replacements.
Physiotherapy is a non-invasive and often effective treatment option for many conditions. Physiotherapists work closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive treatment plans for their patients, and they play an important role in helping patients achieve their physical goals and improve their quality of life.
