Patients who are suffering from acute or chronic pain, stiffness in muscles, painful sensations or suffering for urinary incontinence post child birth can refer to the physical therapy treatment as they can help in healing all these problems in the most effective way.
A physiotherapist or a physical therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats and evaluates several diseases, disabilities, and disorders using a combination of massage, stretches, and pain relief. Physiotherapy is generally viewed as conventional medicine. Along with medications; if physiotherapy sessions are attended it can help in treating all these diseases effectively. The physical therapist need to pass state approved training courses and get certified with the state regulator and can then practice. After clearing the certified course and training, a physiotherapist can perform either autonomously or in a healthcare facility in the cardiac, neurology, orthopedic and even in the pregnancy unit. Even though the laws of the state differ from one part of the country to another but just like other doctors, physical therapists also need to get certified and registered to practice.
Know When to Contact a Physical Therapist:
In today’s time people are so busy with their schedule that they do not have time to take care of their health and well-being. Moreover, the sedentary lifestyle has taken a toll on the health of the individuals. Mentioned below are some of the problems which would require a through intervention of the physiotherapist:
- Extreme pain in the back, knee and foot especially after waking up in the morning: This can indicate arthritis; however, by performing certain exercises; all these problems can be reduced.
- Stiffness in the back, waist, shoulder and other parts of the body: This is a common problem usually faced by women due to lack of calcium in diet. Along with calcium and vitamin D supplement, one should continue contacting a physical therapist as he or she can prepare a care plan which can help in recovery.
- During pregnancy and post pregnancy: During pregnancy, the physical therapist can explain certain exercises which would be beneficial for the mother and baby and would help in normal delivery. Post pregnancy, the main problem faced by the women is the loss of elasticity of the pelvic floor; this needs to be treated to prevent problems such as incontinence. A physical therapist can treat the right ways and exercises to get this problem solved.
- Post-surgery complications: Post-surgical patients often have a higher chance of developing thrombosis, pressure sores and immobilization. Since after surgery mostly patients are advised to stay confined in bed; they are at the risk of developing all these problems; however, a physical therapist can help in teaching the patient the right exercises and moves which will prevent thrombosis, pressure sores and immobilization.
- Neurological Problems: Diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease and even cerebral palsy are some neurological diseases that cannot be treated or cured. However, physiotherapy can help in providing a better quality of life and can help in keeping the patient active for a longer span of time.
- Paralysis: A cardiac arrest or a cerebral attack can make a patient paralytic; physiotherapist works on the unaffected muscles of the body so that blood circulation can improve and body can become relaxed. This in turn can help the patient to perform certain activities and can also slow down the progress of paralysis.
Thus, a physiotherapist can help in treating various types of diseases with the sole objective of decreasing pain, and reinstating the regular or at least a better quality of life.
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