Physiotherapy Outline

1. What is Physiotherapy?
Dr. Dhireswar Panda (PT)
BPT, MPT Orthopaedics
MD, DNGH PVT. LTD.
DIRECTOR Satyarth Health & wellness foundation
Secretary, Odisha State Physiotherapy Forum (OSPF)
Member of Indian Association Of Physiotherapist (IAP)

2. Is this only Physiotherapy?
modalities used in Electrotherapy: Traction unit
and TENS

3. Is this physiotherapy?
trend these days in social media

4. What exactly is Physiotherapy Science?
• Physiotherapy is a drugless dicipline of Physical medicine
adminstered by a qualified and registered Doctor of Physiotherapy
(Physiotherapist)
• Physiotherapist are independent practicioner who involve in careful
and complete
Assesment,
Diagnosis of the Disease Process,
Planning of recovery and
Treatment

6. Why to choose a Qualified Physiotherapist?
•Proper Assessment
•Proper Plan of Treatment
•Proper Re-assesment of the condition
•Evidence Based Practise (EBP)
•Follow-up

7. COMPUTER RELATED INJURIES

8. Concept of Work Place Ergonomics
• Ergonomics is designing a job to fit the worker so the work is
safer and more efficient.
• Implementing ergonomic solutions can make employees
more comfortable and increase productivity.
• Work place ergonomics as a approch can deal with
prevention of work related musculoskeletal disorders
(WRMD).

9. Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs):
Its type
• Repetitive motion injuries.
• Repetitive strain injuries.
• Cumulative trauma disorders.
• Occupational cervicobrachial disorders.
• Overuse syndrome.
• Regional musculoskeletal disorders.
• Soft tissue disorders.

12. 1. Mouse arm
2. Bent wrist
& palm
planting
Most Common Ergo Posture
(habit) Problems (p1)
Bad – arm under stress
Bad – keyboard too low
Better – mouse close to body
Better – raise keyboard, wrists neutral

13. 4. Bike riding
Posture
Frequently caused
by eyesight issues
– glasses OK?
3.Unsupported
Arms
Most Common Ergo Posture
(habit) Problems (p2)
Bad – arms in stress Better – arms supported
Bad - sitting out of the gate Better - relaxed

14. Work Surface Height Correction
After
Before
Employee working at 30” high surface
for several years. Reported discomfort
in neck/shoulder region; requested eval.
Found height adjustable table in room
and lowered to 26”.
Follow-up 2 weeks later – feeling fine.

17. Stretching and strengthening exercises

18. STRETCHES

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