It is a
mode of treatment of a disease,
in the musculoskeletal and neurological part of the body. It is a part
of
the medical terminology, and pertains to the method of
treating a
disease, or ailment, by physical means, such as with exercise and
massage, and
also using external instruments to facilitate and enhance the physical
treatment.
This
compared with medication and
surgery, of traditional medicine.
Physiotherapy
is another name for Physical therapy.
In this
discipline, instruments which emit and tune, light,
sound, heat
and cold are used, to reinvigorate the nerves, bones, joints, and
muscles, of
the affected area.
Machines
are also used, to exercise,
the affected part or the whole body.
Massage
is also done, like a passive
exercise, either manually, by using hands. Or by using instruments,
emitting
light, sound, heat or cold. Ultrasound, diathermy, and hydrotherapy,
are some
of the massages used.
Physical
therapy is usually used to treat ailments like, strokes, types
of arthritis, types
of fractures, and also many nerve related problems. it is also a popular way to treat pain, and minimize it. It is also used to treat athletic injuries. It is also used for the rehabilitation of injured people.
The
basic objective of physical therapy
being, to rehabilitate the patient to their previous form, before they
became
disabled, as much as possible. Or to rehabilitate the patient
as much as
possible, so they could lead a normal life. The people who practice and administer physical therapy are called Physical therapists. They are licensed and go through school and obtain degrees and certifications, to practice this discipline. |
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