Sunday 23 March 2014

What is physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a healthcare branch.Here is the  WHO definition:
"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 programmes for screening and prevention of common physical ailments and disorders."

Following are various branches of speciality in physiotherapy.:


 1.Clinical electrophysiology
 2.Geriatric
 3.Integumentary
 4.Neurological
 5.Orthopedic
 6. Pediatric
 7.Sports
 8. Women's health
 9.Palliative care
   10. Cardiovascular & pulmonary