Subarna Shrestha: December 2011

Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation.

PHYSIO means "Physical" and THERAPY means "Treatment". The use of physical methods to assist recovery of damaged tissue, especially in muscles and joints.
Physiotherapy is dedicated to the restoration of the human function which has been impaired due to disease, trauma or injury. It plays a big role in preventive aspects and pain management.

Physiotherapy today is an independent health care profession for all the age groups from neonatal to geriatrics. (from birth to old age.)

Women's wellness, maintaining healthy lifestyle after menopause needs attention.
Common problems are: obesity, Arthritis, incontinence of urine, fatigue, aches & pains in joints etc
Pain management in acute & chronic cases are managed by physiotherapists.

Sports physiotherapy is becoming popular amongst the young physios.
Manipulative Therapy is gaining momentum due to its instant relief in pain and increase in range of motion. Special training is required before practicing this technique.
All these have gained immense popularity for today's Physiotherapists.

Aims of Physiotherapy:

1. To relieve pain and spasm.
2. To improve range of motion and mobility.

3. To prevent stiffness and contractures.
4. To teach ergonomics and self help care.
5. To prevent frequent falls in elderly persons.
6. To improve strength and co-ordination.

Prosthetic

Condition:

1.Arthritis

2.Back pain

3.Joint pain

4.Neuro problem

5.Muscle spasm

6.Strain & Sprain

Interferential Therapy(IFT)

7.Orthosis & prosthesis

8. paralysis