Orthopedic physiotherapy refers to a way of treatment of injuries &disorder related to the skeletal system like associated muscles ,joints,bones,ligaments,tendons & connective tissue.- Orthopedic physiotherapist treat any condition that affects our ability to move or function physically in our daily life.
- Orthopedic physical therapy can be primary or complementary treatment option for the musculoskeletal condition like arthritis ,bursitis,joint pain,lower back pain,scoliosis,planter fascitis,muscular dystrophy.
- After surgery like-hip & knee replacement,knee arthoscopy,rotaror cuff repair ,orthopedic physical therapy may help reduce pain,improve range of motion,normalize walking & prevent excessive scar tissue buildup .it may also help regaine balance,strength & mobility.
- Orthopedic physical therapy can help an acute injury like-sprain,tear meniscus or ligament as a result of single trauma of the body.A chronic injury like-carpal tunnel syndrome,tennis elbow,small repetitive injuries to tendons,bones or joints are treated by orthopedic physiotherapist.
Manual therapy is a clinical approach based on skiled hand-on therapy to decrease pain & improve the mobility to joints, soft tissue & nerves.Patients with acute & chronic pain & joint stifness & muscle tension can benefit from manual therapy. Their aim is to increase joint mobility & pain free range of movement as well as a better circulation within the joint.Joint mobilisation or manipulations are passive movement applied to a joint. Manual therapy of the soft tissues is the application of manual pressure to the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments & fascia.The soft tissue manual therapy technique are- muscle energy technique MET, myofascial release, tigger points release, neural mobilisation, visceral manipulation. Mobilisation with movement is application of manually applied accessory joint glide with pain free active movement.
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