We know that physiotherapy (Physical therapy in the US) is when people [who have problems with movement] go for therapy. This is a very crude understanding, but could you give examples of how the physiotherapist can help patients with their conditions?
Thanks.
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#1 by Anonymous on February 22, 2010 - 10:42 pm
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it all depends on what your problem is. myself i had a neck/spine/shoulder injury from being hit on the head with over 30 pounds from 2 flights up. there are all kinds of different things they will do to help.
they have a stretch cord hooks it to a machine and you pull it. its like a rubber band.. u pull it in all these different movements. like u are opening and shutting a door. or pushing and pulling something toward and away from you . across your chest and back out. its helpful it builds up your strength in your arms and back.
if its your legs. they will have you sit and flex your legs back and forth. straight out andback in. or try to climb a set of short stairs. or sit on an exersize machine and lift a bar with your legs. to strengthen them. theres also the bars.. 2 bars side byside you can walk though holding onto the bars. to keep your balance one step at a time. theres a tredmill and a exersize bike as well to work on the legs.
they could also have you lay on a raised table on your stomach right at the edge of it and give you a barbell and have you curl your arms with that holding onto it. first your right one at the edge of the right side then the left at the edge of the left side. up and back up and back. they give you a good work out. they do help.
#2 by Anonymous on February 23, 2010 - 1:56 am
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Physiotherapists have a detailed understanding of how the mechanics of the skeleton and muscle structure should work in harmony.
The type of exercises and advice depend on a multitude of things – the nature of the problem, the age and previous abilty of the patient, the ability of the patient to comply ……..so many. Each person is assessed and a programme is worked out accordingly.
#3 by em on February 23, 2010 - 4:21 am
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it depends on what the problem is, what your goals are and your ability.
they can do excersises, hydrotherapy, walking, movement………..