• 22 Apr 2022
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What Is Orthopedic Physiotherapy? What Are The Conditions Of Orthopedic Physiotherapy?

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For patients who are recovering from any injury or accident, or surgery, orthopedic physiotherapy can be life-changing. Patients can regain their strength, carry on with their normal day-to-day activities and gradually lead a normal life.

In this blog, we will explain what Orthopedic physiotherapy is, and the conditions of orthopedic physiotherapy, which will help our readers to understand it better.

What Is Orthopedic Physiotherapy?

Orthopedic physiotherapy involves treatment and care of a patient’s musculoskeletal system, which includes:

Connective tissue

Ligaments

Tendons

Bones

Joints

Muscles

Based on the severity of the condition, our expert Physiotherapists will suggest:

Appropriate and feasible movement diagnosis

Comprehensive treatment plan

How and when to administer therapeutic care

Educating and training the patient to manage the current injuries, and ensure that such injuries are prevented in future

Types Of Orthopedic Physiotherapy

Some of the common types of orthopedic physiotherapy are:

Sports Physiotherapy

Physical rehabilitation

Knee Therapy

Hand therapy

Shoulder therapy

Knee therapy

Pediatric orthopedics

Conditions for Orthopedic Physiotherapy

Now, the big question: When should a patient undergo Orthopedic Physiotherapy?

Here are some common conditions, wherein orthopedic physiotherapy is recommended:

Ligament Strain, Sprain, or Tear

In cases of ligament strain, sprain or tear, orthopedic physiotherapy can help to relieve pain and enhance flexibility, coordination, and strength. Patients are also suggested to do basic exercises for stretching and strengthening, which can help the patient to recover faster.

Fracture Rehabilitation

Once the fracture has been immobilized, the patient's rehabilitation can be immediately started with orthopedic physiotherapy. With fracture rehabilitation, patients can gradually lift weights, return to full functionality and movement, regain strength and the full range of movements.

As an immediate effect, the patient is able to reduce pain and swelling.

Inflammation of Tendons

Inflammation of tendons or tendonitis can be effectively cured and healed with orthopedic physiotherapy. After the diagnosis of the condition, physiotherapists can suggest various stretches and exercises reduce the inflammation, and encourage the affected tendons to heal and regain strength.

In specific cases, the physiotherapists can also suggest the usage of arch supports, heel lifts, and splints to support the impacted tendon and enable the patient to carry on with their normal day-to-day activities.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disorder of the skeleton, wherein the bones start losing minerals and their support capabilities, which leads to bones becoming brittle, and prone to injuries and in extreme cases, fractures.

With dedicated and targeted orthopedic physiotherapy, patients can be taught proper postures, movements, and actions that can prevent injuries. Besides, with regular exercises and physical therapy, the patient can enhance their bone mass, strengthen their muscles and bones, and improve balance to a larger degree.

Osteoarthritis

Common among senior citizens, Osteoarthritis is considered one of the most common types of arthritis. In this condition, the joints undergo continuous deterioration, and inflammation, which disrupts regular movement and walking/sitting/running activities.

With regular and guided Orthopedic physiotherapy, patients of can Osteoarthritis can regain mobility, strength, and function, and reduce pain in the joints to a larger extent. Training in correct posture and body movement is also critical in this endeavor.

Other common conditions for initiating Orthopedic Physiotherapy include Rheumatoid-Arthritis, and Surgical Rehabilitation of the Hip, Shoulder, Knee, and Foot/Ankle.

Get in touch with our UK-trained and certified Physiotherapists at CureNow to know more about Orthopedic physiotherapy, and how patients can get benefited from it.

Book an appointment today.

Our address:

CureNow Wellness Pvt. Ltd.

F-Residences, Shop # 25, First Floor, Wadgaon Sheri, Kalyani Nagar Annexe, Pune - 411014, Maharashtra. Contact : +91 9545345300