Introduction
Physiotherapy is a health profession that involves the application of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and education to help people improve their physical function. The physiotherapist assesses your current level of function and then works with you to make sure you can perform activities at home or work safely.
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is a broad category of treatment that can help with a number of conditions. It involves the use of manual techniques to assist in improving movement and function, such as:
Chiropratic therapy (also called neuromuscular re-education) – this type of treatment involves the use of manipulation and stretching to improve posture and strengthen muscles around joints.
Myofascial release – this technique focuses on releasing adhesions between muscle fibers, which can lead to pain relief in certain types of injuries or conditions.
Neurological
Neurological physiotherapy is a type of physiotherapy that can be used to treat injuries and chronic conditions of the nervous system. It can be used to treat conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, spinal cord injury and other injuries to your nerves. Neurological physiotherapists work with patients who have suffered an injury or have chronic pain in their neck, back and shoulders.
Neurological physiotherapy involves applying targeted pressure on specific joints or muscles within your body while you are lying down on a bed or sitting up in a chair with your feet supported by pillows at one end of it so that only one joint needs treatment at any time during treatment sessions which usually last for about 45 minutes per session but may vary depending on how many sessions per week you attend plus how urgent each case requires attention from clinicians
Cardiothoracic
Cardiothoracic physiotherapy is the treatment of heart and lung conditions. The cardiothoracic system is a complex system that can be affected by many diseases, so it’s important to know how to treat it effectively.
The name “cardiothoracic” refers to both the heart (cardia) and the lungs (thora). This can cause confusion because people tend not to associate these two organs with each other. But don’t worry—it’s easy enough for us all just call them “the lungs”.
Geriatric
Physiotherapy can help people with mobility problems, pain and dizziness. It can also help people who are fatigued or depressed.
Physical therapy is a type of rehabilitation that focuses on restoring function to an area of the body after an injury or illness has affected it. If you’re dealing with any of these issues then physiotherapy might be just what you need!
Obstetric and Gynaecological
You may have heard the term “gynaecological” used to describe women’s health. This is because physiotherapy can help with pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence and prolapse.
Pelvic floor disorders affect the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue around your pelvis, which support your bladder, uterus, bowels and other organs in the pelvis. These conditions can cause pain during sex or after having a baby or even just when you cough or sneeze! If left untreated they can lead to more serious complications such as bowel or bladder problems that need surgery.
Menopause is a natural part of ageing but if it’s not managed properly it could lead to osteoporosis (loss of bone density), hot flushes (vasomotor symptoms) depression mood changes sleep disturbance loss weight gain hypertension high blood pressure heart disease stroke dementia erectile dysfunction lack libido lack lust
Paediatric
Physiotherapy is the study and treatment of human movement. It involves physical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders including sports injuries, arthritis and chronic pain.
The healthcare professional may also refer a patient to other medical specialists for further examination if required. In this scenario physiotherapists will work closely with these other health professionals to ensure that all aspects of care are addressed appropriately for each individual patient’s needs.
Sports
Sports physiotherapists can help with injury prevention, rehabilitation and return to play.
They assess the injury, diagnose it and create a treatment plan that includes exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance. They also monitor athletes’ progress through this process.
There are many types of physiotherapy.
There are many types of physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is a branch of medicine, which uses physical and manual treatments to help people with injuries, pain and other problems. It can be used in hospitals or clinics for short-term treatment or rehabilitation after an accident or injury.
There are three main types of physiotherapy:
General physical therapy focuses on treating short-term conditions such as sprains, strains and muscle fatigue;
Occupational therapy focuses on helping those who need special equipment for their jobs (e.g., wheelchair users) or who have difficulty carrying out daily tasks due to mobility problems;
Neuromuscular rehabilitation aims at restoring normal movement following stroke or spinal cord injury by teaching patients how to use their muscles again through exercises designed specifically for them
Conclusion
We hope that this article has given you a good overview of what physiotherapy is and how it can help with your aches and pains. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave them in the comments below!