Definition of physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is defined as:
The evaluation, treatment or prevention of disability, injury, disease, or other condition of health using physical, chemical, and mechanical means including, but not limited to heat, cold, light, air, water, sound, electricity, massage, mobilization, and therapeutic exercise with or without assistive devices, and the performance and interpretation of tests and measurements to assess pathophysiological, pathomechanical, and developmental deficits of human systems to determine treatment, and assist in diagnosis and prognosis.
Aims / Goals of Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy is a first contact, autonomous, client-focused health profession dedicated to improving and maintaining functional independence and physical performance.
- preventing and managing pain, physical impairments, disabilities and limits to participation and
Promoting fitness, health and wellness.
Physiotherapy Education
In India Physiotherapists receive a 4 years of University based education that provides a foundation of modern science for the profession.
The standard of Physiotherapy education is determined by the fact that whether the university (and College / institution) is recognized by Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP) or not.
Physiotherapy is dedicated to the restoration of the human function which has been impaired due to disease, trauma or injury.
It is practiced in India since the last fifty years.
It plays a big role in preventive aspects and pain management.
Physiotherapy dates back to 250 AD, when gold fish-electric fish was used for pain relief in gout and headache cases.
Physiotherapists today use certain type of currents to give pain relief.
In prehistoric era, buddhists and hindus recognised "pain as a sensation" but gave greater importance to its emotional aspects.
Non-invasive methods were used for pain relief.
Today's physiotherapists also use non-invasive, electro-therapy modalities for pain relief.
Physiotherapy is "tending to the cure or providing relief from disease or injury." It involves rehabilitating the patient from "bed to job".
Be it acute or intensive care, respiratory and cardiac rehabilitation, pain management, Arthritis, headache, post-operative pain, heel pain, fitness, or sports injury, physiotherapy has a role to play in restoring the patient to normalcy or at least a functional capacity.
Benefits of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can make a difference in an individual's ability to live an active, healthy lifestyle. For many seniors, disabled or chronically ill people, physiotherapy is the key to restoring and maintaining a level of physical function that permits independent Physiotherapy is one way to successfully push physical limitations to secure the Freedom to Function.
Physiotherapy benefits include decreasing pain, improving joint mobility, increasing strength and coordination and improved cardiorespiratory function. Everyone can benefit from physiotherapy whether you are living with a chronic illness, recovering from a work injury or suffering after that weekend hockey game.
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