Physiotherapy is a branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities. A physiotherapist is a health professional with at least a 4-year degree that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of various diagnoses that limit physical functioning. A Physical Therapist evaluates components of movement including:
Mobility training in walking, bed mobility, and transfers.
Joint and Soft tissue mobilizations.
Stretching
Strengthening
Myofascial release/ CranioSacral Therapy
Therapeutic exercises in our gym using recumbent bikes, Treadmill, Theraballs, Therabands, and free weights
Traction
Postural education
Balance training
Gait training
Vestibular rehabilitation
Range-of-motion (ROM) activities
Heat / Ice
Diathermy - long and short wave
Ultrasound
Electrical stimulation
The duration of the treatment varies from 15 days to 3 months.
Important components of every treatment program include:
Education about the cause of the problem
Instruction in exercises to improve function
Patient participation. Compliance and participation by each patient is crucial to the success of the therapy program.