Orthopedic Physiotherapy
Orthopedic physiotherapy is a specialized branch that focuses on the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, including injuries, joint disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Therapists use a variety of techniques such as manual therapy, exercise prescription, and therapeutic modalities to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function in the musculoskeletal system. Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs to optimize recovery and prevent future issues.
Techniques of Orthopedic physiotherapy
- Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques like joint mobilization and manipulation to improve joint mobility and reduce pain.
- Therapeutic Exercise: Prescribed exercises to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance overall functional capacity.
- Soft Tissue Mobilization: Techniques like massage and myofascial release to address muscle tightness and promote tissue healing.
- Electrotherapy: Modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation for pain management and tissue healing.
- Heat and Cold Therapy: Application of heat or cold to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and enhance tissue healing.
- Bracing and Taping: Use of braces or taping to support joints, reduce strain, and enhance stability.
- Postural Correction: Focus on correcting and optimizing body posture to prevent and manage musculoskeletal issues.
- Patient Education: Guidance on ergonomic practices, self-management strategies, and lifestyle modifications to prevent recurrent injuries.
- Functional Training: Targeted exercises to improve specific functional activities and restore normal movement patterns.
- Gait Training: Rehabilitation of walking patterns to improve mobility and reduce stress on the musculoskeletal system.
Conditions treated by Orthopedic Physiotherapy
- Muscle Strains and Sprains
- Joint Injuries
- Fractures
- Post-Surgical
- Rehabilitation
- Back and Neck Pain
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow