What is Physiotherapy ?

 What is Physiotherapy? 

“Physiotherapists assess, plan and implement rehabilitative programs that improve or restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases, and other impairments. They apply a broad range of physical therapies and techniques such as movement, ultrasound, heating, laser, and other techniques. They may develop and implement programs for screening and prevention of common physical ailments and disorders"

( International Standard Classification of Occupations ISCO).

The physiotherapist uses their knowledge and skills to improve a range of conditions associated with different systems of the body, such as:

• Neurological (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's)

• Musculoskeletal (back pain, whiplash-associated disorder, sports injuries, arthritis)

• Cardiovascular (chronic heart disease, rehabilitation after heart attack)

• Respiratory (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Furthermore, Physiotherapists can help people at any stage of life when movement and function are affected by aging, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions, or environmental factors.

WHAT DOES PHYSIOTHERAPY DO?

• Physiotherapy includes assessment, treatment, and management of many health conditions, such as respiratory, cardiovascular, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, women's health, geriatric care, pediatrics, pre and post-operative patients, and corporate health programs.

• Through physiotherapy rehabilitation, patients can take part in their chosen lifestyle activities at home, work, or at leisure; this helps improve function and well-being.

• During rehabilitation, the patient's functional limitations and lifestyle restrictions can be changed based on the patient's own goals for functional improvement. Rehabilitation can be used to help patients recover from symptoms of injury or disease or to manage long-term conditions
• (e.g. Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis).

WHAT DOES IN-HOME PHYSIOTHERAPY MEAN

• A home-based physiotherapy service is primarily designed to treat and manage patients at home.
• This is service personalized approach to deal with illness and a complex personalized approach to deal with illness and complex health issues that prevent individuals from accessing a hospital setting
• The ultimate goal of home care physiotherapy is to provide appropriate high quality and cost-effective care to people

NATURE OF TREATMENT

• A physiotherapist is trained to pinpoint the root cause of injuries and other ailments.

• Physiotherapists will assess holistic health and wellbeing as well as consider a multitude of factors before formulating a treatment program. Treatment includes manual therapy, joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, movement, exercise, and other approaches.

According to the

WORLD CONFEDERATION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY(WCPT)

physical therapy treatment may involve:

• Electrical stimulation (e-stim): There are two types of e-stim. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduces pain. By contrast, neuromuscular electrical stimulation works to stimulate muscular motor units to improve muscular engagement.

• Heat, moist heat, And Cold therapy: These may provide benefits to a range of conditions.

• Light therapy: This involves using special lights and lasers to treat certain medical conditions.

• Basic anatomy education and advice regarding your condition.

• Hands-on mobilization and manipulation, as required, to free up the movement of your stiff joints.

• Massage and stretch to loosen your tight muscles, joints, and structures.

• A specific set of exercises designed to strengthen your weak muscles and retrain your movement patterns, if pain or weakness has caused compensatory movements.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSION AT HOME

An in-home physiotherapy session can enable a patient to recover more quickly from an acute injury or chronic illness.

• It is advisable to choose a place in your home that is a good size, well ventilated, well lit, and clutter-free so that the physiotherapist can bring some small exercise equipment with him.

• Be sure to wear comfortable clothing. Ensure you do not wear clothing that restricts your movement as your physiotherapist will need to assess your joint stability and movement.

• During your sessions, make sure to tell your Physiotherapist which parts of your body hurt and what level of function you would like to achieve

• Describe how the pain started, the nature of the pain, and how long you've been experiencing it to your physiotherapist.
• Make sure you follow your physiotherapist's instructions carefully and don't be afraid to ask questions. Keep at it and you'll see the results you're hoping for.

THE NEXT STEP

• An assessment, findings, and a discussion with the patient regarding their recovery goals will be used to develop a treatment plan, and therapy will begin.
• We conduct assessments for one hour and have therapy sessions that are 45-50 minutes long.
• Our staff will provide you with full information about the type of treatment you will receive and its benefits.

BENEFITS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

• Physiotherapy treatment will help:
• Relieve pain
• Make movements easier to achieve that are precise and goal-directed
• Retrain normal patterns of movement
• Improve ability with everyday activities
• Increase muscle strength and Increase fitness levels and endurance
• Increase range of movement Improve gross or fine motor skills
• Improve posture Lengthen tight muscles to help decrease spasticity and reduce contractures

BENEFITS OF IN-HOME PHYSIOTHERAPY

Home-based physiotherapy is a more convenient option than traditional treatments provided in clinics or hospitals. Below we examine the benefits of home physiotherapy.

Personalized Treatment- In addition, receiving physiotherapy at home allows you to discuss your problem with the doctor in greater detail. It also allows you to coordinate with your physiotherapist according to your current condition.

Increased Scope Of Treatment- Having a private physiotherapist help you at home can increase the scope of the treatment process as well. In general, the physiotherapist cannot spend enough time with each patient in a clinic because there are many patients there. As a result, opting for home physiotherapy allows the physiotherapist to devote enough time to each patient, which leads to better outcomes for the patient.

Cost-Effectiveness- Additionally, you will save money on your commuting charges in Pune, which can be quite high. Aside from that, those who are bedridden or who face mobility issues will be able to seek medical attention from the best physiotherapists in Pune without having to leave the house. Supervision- Physiotherapy at home allows the patient's family to keep track of the treatment process and ensure that the patient is receiving proper physiotherapy.

The comfort of home- A patient feels more comfortable at home as opposed to the clinic environment. In addition to boosting patient morale, family members' presence during the treatment process helps speed up the healing process. Safer for High-Risk Individuals- High-risk patients could be in an unsafe situation if they received physiotherapy in the office. Such patients may have diseases and disabilities that make them physically unable to move. Public places may increase the risk of infection for these patients. In contrast, at-home physiotherapy can provide great benefits to these high-risk individuals from the comfort of their own homes. WHEN DO YOU NEED A PHYSIOTHERAPIST FROM US?

Call it the bane of the modern lifestyle but knee pain, back pain, and neck strain have become a part and parcel of life. When a certain type of pain does not subdue over a period of time and you experience it after doing a particular movement, then it is better advised to see a physiotherapist. You can also take benefit from our home physiotherapy service for a convenient treatment.

Physiotherapy has a wide range of specialties and people can take physiotherapy for any of the following medical issues: Neurological issues, Neuromusculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Paediatric, Geriatric, and Respiratory.

NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL ISSUES:

This includes all sorts of pain including back pain. Knee pain, arthritis, sports injuries, and whiplash-associated disorder.

Paralysis

Did you know that with regular physiotherapy treatment, muscle tone can be improved making the patient as mobile as possible in paralysis?

Parkinson’s Disease Parkinsonism is a movement disorder. Physiotherapy treatment can help the patient in gaining more mobility and independence.

Post Heart Attack Physiotherapy post-heart attack helps in decreasing the heart rate and blood pressure at rest and during exercise.

Back Pain A sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, and daily travel can cause persistent back pain. You no longer need to live with that pain and lead a restrictive life. Just get in touch with us and allow us to relieve you of your pain with the help of a qualified and well-trained physiotherapist, in the comfort of your home.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Physiotherapy works as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program and has been seen to be an effective intervention for patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Pediatric Physiotherapy Physiotherapy plays a key role in helping a child with impairments reach their potential. It seeks to promote and maintain the child’s physical, psychological and social well-being.

Asthma Physiotherapy helps respiratory muscle training, which reduces the onset of asthma attacks and improves a person’s breathing and physical abilities.

Respiratory

Another major field where the benefits of physiotherapy are used is in respiratory problems like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis.

Post Surgical Rehab If you have just undergone surgery, physiotherapy at home can help you get back to normal faster. Regain your mobility with our expert in-home physiotherapy treatment.