Physiotherapy notes

1. Introduction to
physiotherapy

2. PHYSIOTHERAPY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physio : physical agents
Therapy : treating people

3. Physical Therapy
 therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or
restoration of movement and physical function
impaired or threatened by disability, injury, or
disease that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical
modalities (as massage and electrotherapy),
assistive devices, and patient education and
training—called also physiotherapy
 Merriam-Webster’s definition

4.  A primary health care profession
 Aimed at enhancing mobility, physical
independence & quality of life
 Focused on
Treating a variety of conditions
Promoting health & well-being
 Prescribed to individuals who vary in
Age Athletic ability
Physiotherapy is…..

5. What does a physiotherapist do?
 Diagnose
Make decisions on the presenting problem
 Treat
Using education, exercise,
electrotherapy, manual therapy
 Rehabilitate
To achieve the best functional
level

6. Who are physiotherapists?
 Go-to health professionals
 Accessible, first-line health professionals
 Skilled in health promotion, injury prevention and
patient management
 University-trained in the health sciences
 Intensive study of anatomy and physiology

7. Who are physiotherapists?
 Skilled in clinical reasoning
 Life long learners
 Committed to evidence-based decision making
 Licensed and regulated health professionals with
a unique professional title
 Only registered physiotherapists can provide
physiotherapy services

8. What exactly do
physiotherapists do?
Assess, manage and treat a broad range
of medical conditions from sprained
ankles to strokes
Relieve physical pain and help heal injuries
Increase mobility, build strength,
improve balance, and
enhance cardiovascular
performance

9.  Help you to help yourself
Engage clients by prescribing
therapeutic exercises
Teach clients to better manage
their own health

10. Different work settings
 Hospitals
 Rehabilitation centers
 Private clinics
 Home visits
 Sport fields
 Community based centers

11. Different clients
 Paediatrics
 Geriatrics
 Athletes
 Regular adult population
 Patients

12. Branches of physical therapy
 Neurology
 Orthopaedics
 Musculoskeletal conditions
 Cardio respiratory
 Community base rehabilitation
 Women’s health

13. What conditions do
physiotherapists treat?
 Neurological
 Developmental delay
 Parkinson’s disease
 Spinal cord injury
 Stroke
 Benefits
 Improved balance, coordination, strength, flexibility,
and function
 Ability to manage daily tasks
 Reduced pain
 Improved mood

14. What specific conditions do
physiotherapists treat?
 Orthopaedic
 Back and neck pain
 Arthritis and osteoarthritis
 Fractures or sprains
 Joint replacements
 Sports injuries
 Benefits
 Decreased pain
 Improved joint mobility and strength
 Restored physical function and injury prevention
 Possibly prevent or delay

15.  Cardio-respiratory
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
 Cystic fibrosis
 Heart disease
 Respiratory infections
 Post-surgical care
 Benefits
 Improved breathing and secretion clearance
 Reduced breathlessness and increased endurance
 Increased strength of arms and legs

16.  Women’s health
 Breast cancer rehabilitation
 Chronic pelvic pain
 Incontinence
 Benefits
 Reduced post-surgical pain and swelling
 Reduced fatigue caused by radiation and
chemotherapy
 Improved pelvic pain and urinary incontinence

17. Treatments
 Electrotherapy
 Exercises
 Hydrotherapy / Aquatherapy
 Posture & ergonomic corrections
 Chest physiotherapy techniques

18. Electrotherapy
 IR
 SWD
 MWD
 Electrical Stimulation
 Wax Therapy

19. Exercises
 Passive exercises
 Stretching exercises
 Strengthening exercises
 Mobilizing exercises
 Breathing exercises

20. Hydrotherapy / Aquatherapy

21. Posture & ergonomic corrections

22. Chest physiotherapy techniques

23. Your future
 Bachelor of Physiotherapy
 Masters of Physiotherapy
 Doctor of Physiotherapy

24. Any questions

25. Thank you