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What Is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy, also referred to as physical therapy, is an allied health profession that makes use of bio-mechanics or kinesiology, manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, to help patients restore, maintain and increase their physical mobility, strength, and function. Physiotherapists are better able to help patients regain mobility, as they have a better understanding of how the body works and are trained in clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat disabilities. Physiotherapists can help patients recover frPhysiotherapy has a wide range of specialties and people can take physiotherapy for any of the following medical issues: Neurological issues, Neuromusculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Respiratory.

NEURO MUSCULOSKELETAL ISSUES:



This includes all sorts of pain including back pain. Knees 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: 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.

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 multi disciplinary 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 om injuries and disabilities ranging from back pain , neck pain, knee pain to ligament issues.

Physiotherapy also helps in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from Parkinson’s , Paralysis, Stroke , Multiple Sclerosis, and Cerebral Palsy . Furthermore, physiotherapists can heal both chronic and acute problems by treating patients at home.

Why Do Physiotherapy Exercises?


Physiotherapy exercises have been proven to be a beneficial way to help treat and prevent injuries and pain related to varied diseases. Physiotherapists are trained medical professionals who utilize these exercises to strengthen muscles and enhance function. They assess an individual’s problems and then recommend the best set of physiotherapy exercises for rapid relief. These exercises range from single to high- level postures which help repair the body and restore full bodily function. Just like in the case of medication, you only benefit if you take the medicines as prescribed by a doctor; similarly, you can expect any benefit from physiotherapy if you diligently follow up with the recommended exercises. Physiotherapy also helps to restore a balanced emotional and mental state which is crucial for holistic treatment.

What Is Electrotherapy In Physiotherapy?

Electrotherapy is a method of medical treatment which uses electric current to the affected areas. It is mostly used by experienced physiotherapists to treat a variety of conditions ranging from muscle pain to arthritis. This treatment option is useful for treating chronic pain, muscle wasting, musculoskeletal injuries, and nerve pain by using targeted and controlled electrical stimulation.

Benefits Of Electrotherapy In Physiotherapy

Though there are plenty of electrotherapy treatments using various devices, they are non- invasive and have minimal to no side effects. Other than these, electrotherapy offers several key benefits which are listed below:

  • Reduces body pain
  • Alleviates nerve pain
  • Accelerates healing of musculoskeletal injuries
  • Increases blood circulation in the body
  • Heals wounds
  • Relaxes muscle spasms

    • Types Of Electrotherapy In Physiotherapy


    Electrotherapy is very useful in conditions where medications are not effective. It can vary as per the patient’s condition and needs. The common forms of electrotherapy that physiotherapists use are as follows:

    TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation): In TENS electrotherapy, a small electrical device is used to deliver electrical impulses through the skin. Common conditions that can be treated through this are lower back pain, labour pain, and arthritis

    Interferential Therapy: Also known as IFT, this is a deeper form of TENS electrotherapy and uses two high frequency currents. It is effective in pain relief, muscle stimulation, and blood circulation.

    Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS): In this type of electrotherapy, the physiotherapist focuses on the muscle tissues instead of nerves. EMS is a specialized form where your motor neurons are stimulated to contract the muscles. This therapy is used to treat muscle atrophy.

    Therapeutic Ultrasound: This form of electrotherapy in physiotherapy uses a transducer instead of electrode pads. The benefits of therapeutic ultrasound include the healing of muscles and ligaments and the healing process.

    How Does It Work?

    Electrotherapy uses electric currents to stimulate nerves and muscles through the skin. Since it is a non-invasive treatment method, it is not painful. People only feel relaxed during their sessions. In some cases, they can experience vibration or little tingling in the body.
    Here are some of the ways electrotherapy treatment works in the body:

  • It sends electrical impulses that block the pain signals; thereby, reducing pain.
  • Electric physiotherapy also helps in releasing endorphins that decrease pain or discomfort.
  • It creates a healing effect on the body by improving blood circulation.
  • The treatment stimulates the cells leading to reduced inflammation in the body.
  • Electrotherapy machines also stimulate muscle tissues for relaxation.
  • It can also prevent muscle atrophy through EMS with muscle stimulation.

    • When Do You Need Electrotherapy?

    The use of electrotherapy in physiotherapy can vary as per the patients’ condition. You may be recommended physiotherapy electrical stimulation if you have:

  • Acute or chronic ankle or joint pain.
  • Shoulder pain.
  • Disc pain or spinal osteoarthritis/degenerative disc disease(DDD).
  • Hip pain.
  • Facial paralysis.
  • Labour pain.
  • Post lumbar laminectomy.
  • Post surgical knee pain related to muscle, tendon, ligament.
  • Wrist pain.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
  • Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD).
  • Shin splints.
  • Post Herpetic Neuralgia.
  • Tennis elbow.

    • If you are currently experiencing any of the above-listed issues, then electrotherapy can be a good treatment option for you. A qualified physiotherapist will help you in identifying the best electrotherapy as per your condition and make sure that you have a speedy recovery.

    Benefits Of Physiotherapy At Home


    Physiotherapy has over the years proved its effectiveness in helping patients in restoring their health and enhance their physical strength, function, and mobility. To further enhance your experience with physiotherapy, our Physiotherapists personally visit you and perform physiotherapy at home. Some of the benefits of getting service from a physiotherapist at home include:

  • Enables convenience.
  • Provides personalized care.
  • Brings about a faster healing process.
  • No mobility issues.
  • Better time management.
  • Cost-effective.
  • Family support and supervision.

    • With our affordable and accountable home services, say goodbye to all your worries and hassles of physiotherapy treatment.

    OUR SPECILISTS


    RINCY RAPHEL (BPT MIAP)
    PRIOR EXPERIENCES : ST.JAMES HOSPITAL CHALAKUDY, SREENARAYANA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENE MANJALY LISIE HOSPITAL ERNAKULAM
    SHAM MOHAN (BPT,MIAP)

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