Physiotherapy Services can help to treat injuries, illnesses and disabilities that are associated with movement and function. It uses manual treatment of soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, tendons), joint mobilization techniques and exercise programs to promote healing and improve the quality of life.
It is also used to address the needs of people with neurological disorders, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and brain injury by managing balance problems, motor impairments, and improving functional abilities (CSP, 2017).
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Additionally, it addresses cardiopulmonary conditions, such as respiratory disease, cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary physiotherapy. It involves implementing exercise programs to enhance cardiovascular fitness, and assisting with mucus clearance, breathing exercises, as well as general rehabilitation after heart or respiratory condition for improved quality of life.
As such, physiotherapy can assist people in their recovery and prevent future health issues. However, it is important to follow a physiotherapist’s evaluation, schedule, and recommended treatments. This helps to reduce setbacks and guarantees maximum improvement in both short and long term.
Many patients may not know what physiotherapy is and how it can be beneficial to them, especially in a system organized by the biomedical understanding of illness that tends to focus on treating acute, episodic symptoms rather than addressing the overall quality of life of people (Goodwin, Stein, and Amelung, 2017). As such, we must shift towards a person-centered approach to care that addresses the needs of individuals to improve their wellbeing. It is time to re-imagine the healthcare experience and transform the way we manage and deliver physiotherapy.