types and methods of physiotherapy

By : Suman Shaikh2nd Year DPT, COP, JPMC

TYPES AND METHODS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

For Active Exercises For Passive Exercises

Restoration of functional abilities, through resistance exercises

Increasing muscle strength.

For lessening the symptoms

Preventing further deterioration.

GOALS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Categories of physiotherapy (A/C to Need)

Short term PhysioFor patients with :Soft tissue injuriesSimple fracturesNon-traumatic

lesions

Long Term Physio•For patients with :• complex neuromusculo-skeletal disorders.•Major fractures•Physical disabilities e.g. paralysis•Joint surgeries

Goals of short term and long term physiotherapy

Increase joint rangeIncrease flexibility of muscles and tendonsReduce stiffnessPrevent atrophy(wasting) of muscles

Goals of short term and long term physiotherapy

Reduce pain and inflammationIncrease muscle strength and powerMaintain balance and co-ordinationMaintain biomechanical functions.

Equipments used in physiotherapy

Shoulder pulley Exercise for shoulders.To increase range. dumbbells

Muscle strengthening Body building


Physioball

For balance and proprioceptive training physioband (resistance band)

For resistance exercises.Strength training.


Leg/arm skates roller

Training stairs Walking bars

Methods Of Physiotherapy

Manual therapy It is used by massage therapists,

physiotherapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and osteopathic

physicians to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability

It includes :

Mobilization Manipulation


MobilizationSlow movements with less

pressure.To pull or push bones and joints

into position.help loosen tight tissues around

a jointHelp with flexibility.ManipulationForceful movements, greater

pressure.Rapid rotational force applied to

a joint.


Electrotherapy

Ultrasonic therapy


Hydrotherapy

Laser therapy

Methods Of PhysiotherapyHeat therapy

Cold therapy (ice therapy)


TENS

Cryotherapy

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