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.
A modality is a methord tool or type of treatment used by a physiotherapist. Therapeutic modalities refer to the administration of thermal,mechanical, electromagnetic & light energies for therapeutic purpose.They are commonly used to relief pain ,reduce inflammation,improve circulation ,tissue healing ,scar tissue remodelling,increase renge of motion ,enhance muscle activation ,reduce oedema.The therapeutic modalities are- ultrasound ,transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation,interferential therapy,laser therapy,cryo therapy,mechanical traction ,muscles stimulator.
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