Introduction to physiotherapy

1. Introduction to physiotherapy

2. PHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY Physio : physical agents Therapy : treating people

3. Physical Therapy • therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disability, injury, or disease that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and training—called also physiotherapy • Merriam-Webster’s definition

4. Physiotherapy is….. • A primary health care profession • Aimed at enhancing mobility, physical independence & quality of life • Focused on Treating a variety of conditions Promoting health & well-being • Prescribed to individuals who vary in Age Athletic ability

5. What does a physiotherapist do? • Diagnose Make decisions on the presenting problem • Treat Using education, exercise, electrotherapy, manual therapy • Rehabilitate To achieve the best functional level

6. Who are physiotherapists? • Go-to health professionals • Accessible, first-line health professionals • Skilled in health promotion, injury prevention and patient management • University-trained in the health sciences • Intensive study of anatomy and physiology

7. Who are physiotherapists? • Skilled in clinical reasoning • Life long learners • Committed to evidence-based decision making • Licensed and regulated health professionals with a unique professional title • Only registered physiotherapists can provide physiotherapy services

8. What exactly do physiotherapists do? Assess, manage and treat a broad range of medical conditions from sprained ankles to strokes Relieve physical pain and help heal injuries Increase mobility, build strength, improve balance, and enhance cardiovascular performance

9. Help you to help yourself • Engage clients by prescribing therapeutic exercises • Teach clients to better manage their own health

10. Different work settings • Hospitals • Rehabilitation centers • Private clinics • Home visits • Sport fields • Community based centers

11. Different clients • Paediatrics • Geriatrics • Athletes • Regular adult population • Patients

12. Branches of physical therapy • Neurology • Orthopaedics • Musculoskeletal conditions • Cardio respiratory • Community base rehabilitation • Women’s health

13. What conditions do physiotherapists treat? • Neurological • Developmental delay • Parkinson’s disease • Spinal cord injury • Stroke • Benefits • Improved balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, and function • Ability to manage daily tasks • Reduced pain • Improved mood

14. What specific conditions do physiotherapists treat? • Orthopaedic • Back and neck pain • Arthritis and osteoarthritis • Fractures or sprains • Joint replacements • Sports injuries • Benefits • Decreased pain • Improved joint mobility and strength • Restored physical function and injury prevention • Possibly prevent or delay

15. Cardio-respiratory • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • Cystic fibrosis • Heart disease • Respiratory infections • Post-surgical care • Benefits • Improved breathing and secretion clearance • Reduced breathlessness and increased endurance • Increased strength of arms and legs

16. Women’s health • Breast cancer rehabilitation • Chronic pelvic pain • Incontinence • Benefits • Reduced post-surgical pain and swelling • Reduced fatigue caused by radiation and chemotherapy • Improved pelvic pain and urinary incontinence

17. Treatments • Electrotherapy • Exercises • Hydrotherapy / Aquatherapy • Posture & ergonomic corrections • Chest physiotherapy techniques

18. Electrotherapy • IR • SWD • MWD • Electrical Stimulation • Wax Therapy

19. Exercises • Passive exercises • Stretching exercises • Strengthening exercises • Mobilizing exercises • Breathing exercises

20. Hydrotherapy / Aquatherapy

21. Posture & ergonomic corrections

22. Chest physiotherapy techniques

23. Your future • Bachelor of Physiotherapy • Masters of Physiotherapy • Doctor of Physiotherapy

24. Any questions

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