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Physiotherapy Introduction
Physiotherapy alias physical
therapy, one of the fastest-growing
allied area of medicine, is the system
of treatment of disease and disability
using physical exercises. It is the
most important rehabilitative service
needed in a community and a vital
therapeutic supplement of the medical
profession, integral to the treatment
of most patients.
Physiotherapy may be defined as a
science that seeks to improve movement
dysfunction, promote optimal health
and functions of the human body.
Physiotherapy helps in optimal
functioning of the body. It involves
the assessment, maintenance,
restoration of the physical function
and performance of the body and is
strongly recommended for people with
degenerative disorders, the physically
challenged, sportspeople and those
suffering from arthritis and
neurological disorders. This
preventive and remedial procedure is
very often used as a supplement with
oral medicines. It could also include
heat radiation, water therapy,
massages, diathermy, traction and
other procedures.
Physiotherapists are as essential
as doctors in helping recover and
rehabilitate a patient from a state of
incapacity, due to genetic defect or
the result of an accident or an
illness. They must have a thorough
knowledge of the human anatomy and the
way the bones, muscles and nerves
move. Physiotherapists treat a wide
range of ailments, so specialisation
is possible in areas such as
pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics,
sports physical therapy, neurology,
clinical electrophysiologic and
cardiopulmonary therapy.
The job of a physiotherapist, which
is preventive, restorative and
rehabilitative, is challenging but
lucrative at the same time. They are
qualified to perform a history and
physical examination, conduct
assessments to determine a diagnosis
process, select appropriate physical
therapy interventions to treat the
dysfunction, and monitor the
effectiveness of treatment.
Physiotherapists use various
therapeutic intervention techniques to
treat a patient. Some of the them are
Manual Therapy, TENS (Transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation used to
control pain), Ultrasound Technique,
Electrical Muscle Stimulation,
Manipulation, Acupuncture etc.
Although the work of a physiotherapist
may tend to be physically very
strenuous as it involves physically
lifting and supporting patients, their
profession brings with it much
satisfaction, since it involves
relieving patients of pain and helping
them recover from specific physical
ailments.
Eligibility : Students with
a science background can opt for a
career in physiotherapy. To become a
practicing physiotherapist or be
employed as a professional in a
hospital or clinic, one should have a
B.Sc. degree or a diploma in
physiotherapy. Click
here for more details
Career Options & Job
Prospects : Employment
opportunities for physiotherapists are
tremendous as it is a career where the
demand exceeds supply. A
physiotherapist could be employed in
the rehabilitation departments,
municipal corporations and private
bodies. Click
here for more details
Remuneration : The initial
remuneration of physiotherapists in
government hospitals varies between Rs.
3000 to 5000. Click
here for more details
Institutes : Click
here for a comprehensive list of
Institutes with contact details
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