Physiotherapy has gained attention in the past few years but many have misconceptions about physiotherapy- such as, only using machines are enough or yoga can replace exercises. Exercises done haphazardly or without a proper assessment and direction can in fact lead to injuries. Physiotherapy is not application of machines one after the other, or random exercises, but a streamlined thought process that is formulated after a detailed assessment of movements.
Physiotherapists are movement specialists and our role is identifying movement dysfunctions that limit your daily activities and restrict your participation in society, the causes of those dysfunctions, prognosis and recovery process.
Brain and spine health is indispensable. Memory issues, headaches, imbalance, numbness or tingling, each can be improved by physiotherapy. A comprehensive cognitive assessment, even in a dementia, stroke or Parkinson’s disease patient, helps create a framework for cognitive training- which upgrades the quality of life of the individual.
Dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and brain haemorrhages have been creating disabilities in the lives of elder individuals. Accurate assessment such as cognition, memory, perception, visuospatial orientation enables formulation of cognitive training. Neuroplasticity enables the brain to re-learn forgotten movements and hence task specific exercises, gait training and balance improve the quality of life of the individual. Home care enables individuals to regain their ability to perform their daily activities.
Manual therapy helps in reducing pain and improving joint mobility which improves movements. Adjuncts in physiotherapy are used to ensure early return to exercises, and include ultrasound, dry needling, sports taping and cupping therapy.
To return to sports, even as a weekend recreational activity requires specific testing, as the joint proprioception and ability to generate force is affected after an injury. The performance developed after rehabilitation should be enhanced to higher than pre-injury levels and tested at regular intervals to permit return to sports.
Physiotherapy exercises are not meant to be lifelong. Transition to an appropriate and safe fitness regimen is necessary, to live a pain-free healthy lifestyle.
To spread awareness of physiotherapy, Asiya Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is conducting various brain and spine health camps across Mumbai.
To know more, please contact: Dr. Dhairav Shah 9869198306. Asiya Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation clinic: Unit 4a, 2nd floor, Aman Chambers, Opera house, Charni Road east, Mumbai 400 004. Instagram: asiyaphysiotherapy. Facebook: Asiya Physiotherapy
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