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
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
5.
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
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).
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.