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What are the types of physiotherapy?

What are the types of physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is of different types and can offer lots of benefits: 

Sports Physiotherapy

Sports physiotherapy is a subspecialty of physiotherapy that focuses on athletes and sports professionals. Additionally, these physiotherapists are committed to assessing and treating sports injuries associated with exercise at all levels. Getting athletes back to full form and getting rid of pain is only a part of what a sports physiotherapist does. Additionally, the focus is on the patient’s performance and general growth.

Rehabilitation and Pain Management

Rehabilitation and pain management are two of the most critical components of physiotherapy. Physiotherapy can assist patients in overcoming physical pain and discomfort. Typically, treatment programs are customized to meet the unique needs of each patient. From assisting patients in regaining their footing following major surgery to treating pain of all forms, physiotherapy is the answer.

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

This type of physical therapy focuses on restoring the musculoskeletal system’s function, which includes the muscles, joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Additionally, it is known as orthopedic physiotherapy. Musculoskeletal physiotherapy can help to improve mobility, alleviate pain, repair injuries, and treat soft-tissue damage.

Rehabilitation of the Vestibular System

This form of physiotherapy focuses on rehabilitating an individual’s balance and realigning the crystals in the inner ear. The physiotherapist assists in realigning one’s body balance in order to improve the body’s general performance.

Pediatric Physiotherapy

This sort of therapy is directed toward the physical requirements of toddlers, babies, children, and adolescents. It can aid children with a range of neuromuscular, developmental, or skeletal issues. Paediatric physiotherapy seeks to treat pain, enhance children’s fine and gross motor abilities, aid in the regaining of range of motion and strength, and promotes improved cognitive processes.

Neurological Physiotherapy 

There are a variety of disorders that can affect neurological system such as strokes, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, cerebral palsy, and brain traumas. As the nervous system is critical to how the brain regulates the body, neurological diseases are frequently classified as chronic.