IS PHYSIOTHERAPY EFFECTIVE THAN PILLS?? WHAT REALLY PHYSIOTHERAPISTS DO?? WHAT PHYSIOTHERAPY IS ALL ABOUT??

During 7 years of my studies in Physiotherapy I have come across many people asking me questions like what is Physiotherapy? What will you do as a Physiotherapist?  Is Physiotherapy a massage therapy? What different can you do when we have medicines for all the problems? Why will anyone come to a Physiotherapist? 

All these questions remind me of the unawareness of people about Physiotherapists in India whereas it’s a well known Profession and people really think twice before having any medicine rather they go to a Physiotherapist for any problem in many other countries.

Physiotherapy is a broad medical profession and study of human movement/body. Physiotherapists are the experts of movements, and they go through each and every detail of a human body just like other medical professions. They study for 4.5 years along with proper clinical training in bachelor’s and can pursue Masters in any specialization.

How will Physiotherapy help?

Physiotherapy is a profession that should be chosen over medicines. Medicines have many side effects in later stages of life. But in Physiotherapy all you get is pain free life, better strength, motivation, healthy lifestyle without any side effects.

Physiotherapists focus on exercises and movements, they assess all your problems and make a customized protocol to make you fit and healthy. They help you to get back to your normal life happily in a better way. They pinpoint the cause and treat it rather than working on the symptoms alone like pills do.

They see a person rather than focusing on a single problem. They help you in each way and in every stage of life.

When to consult a Physiotherapist is the most common question!!

 

This question arises in the minds of almost all the people out there. People don’t have a clear understanding of whom to consult when in pain or injured or any other lifestyle problem.

Here are certain things out of many that will help you in clearing your doubts.

-Whenever your body hurts you can consult a Physio rather than going for pain killers.

-Whether an acute/ chronic condition which is affecting your daily activities can be treated well with the help of a Physiotherapist.

- There are wide areas in which Physio’s work:

Orthopedic conditions:

    Sprains/ Strains, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Low back pain, Neck                  and Shoulder  pains, Stiffness, Swelling, Movement restrictions, Muscle weakness, Fractures

Neurological conditions:

·         Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Paralysis, Headaches, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis etc.

Cardiological Conditions:

    Bronchitis, Asthma, COPD, Dyspnea (Breathlessness), Emphysema, Lung Collapse etc.

Sports Injuries:

·         ACL rupture, Tennis elbow, Runner’s knee, Dislocations, Sprains/Strains etc.

Gynaecological conditions:

·         Pre and Post Pregnancy, Hysterectomy, Pelvic floor rehab, Prolapse etc.

Physiotherapists not just help the one in problem but can be consulted for a normal individual for their lifestyle modifications and maintenance to prevent the problems in life and to stay fit and healthy.

Someone once asked me "Do they treat only young and old patients" ? No, a physiotherapist works for all  age groups whether a child or a young person,  a pregnant woman,  an athlete or a geriatric person.

To sum it up -They help you to:

• Live Pain free and healthy life
• Increase your strength and endurance
• Reduce Depression and Anxiety
• Decrease pain
• Improve Balance and Coordination
• Maintain proper Posture
• Prevent further injuries
• Prevent falls in elderly
• Maintain Cardiovascular fitness
• Improve the quality of life

LET ME TELL YOU ONE INTERESTING THING HERE…
For the patients who are advised to have surgery as a treatment option, if they take proper physiotherapy sessions i.e., early rehab, it can help in avoiding surgeries or delaying it by helping you in doing maximum work in a pain free manner. But sometimes it requires a great amount of patience, cooperation and motivation as well.

Physiotherapy is undoubtedly the best treatment option one must consider over pills and surgeries.

“PHYSIOTHERAPY MAKES YOU LIVE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND INDEPENDENT- ALL IT MAKES IS A DIFFERENCE WITHIN YOU”

IMPORTANCE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN MODERN ERA

During the modern times when people are becoming more engaged in their jobs and work, they forget about their own health which sooner or later brings many issues and problems to their health and fitness.

More and more people we come across are either diabetic, obese, or having hypertension, heart problems, stress issues. So, what is the solution for this? How to change lifestyle? How to prevent such problems?

STILL THINKING ABOUT MEDICINES???

Here also my answer for you is a big NO. One should consult a Physiotherapist who will help you become better and will help you to incorporate a healthy lifestyle, will guide you through certain protocols and surely you will find a way out.

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS will be there for you in each step of your life. All you need is to have PATIENCE and TRUST.

1000’s OF PROBLEMS

Extreme pain? Inability to work. Stressed? Injured? Need training sessions before competitions? Facing problems due to sitting work? Body balancing problems after certain age? Poor posture? etc... etc...

YET THE SOLUTION IS JUST ONE

“CONSULT A PHYSIOTHERAPIST”