World Physical Therapy Day is celebrated worldwide on September 8 every year. The day seeks to create awareness about the vital role of physiotherapists in keeping people fit and energetic. The day provides an opportunity to thank physiotherapists for their contribution to the medical field and the treatment of chronic pain.
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) decided in 1996 to celebrate World Physical Therapy Day on September 8 every year as a symbol of solidarity of the physiotherapy community at the international level. The day provides an opportunity to recognize the work physiotherapists do for their patients and to support them.
The day also emphasizes on advancement and promotion of profession and skills. The theme of this year's World Physical Therapy Day is "Osteoarthritis and its prevention and the role of physiotherapists in the management of people with osteoarthritis". Osteoarthritis is the most common joint condition: 520 million people worldwide suffer from the disease and 60% of its cases are of the knee.
What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a non-invasive discipline that can help individuals recover from injury and develop, maintain, and restore optimal body movement and physical function. Physical therapy can also treat a chronic condition and prevent future injury. It can address underlying pain-related issues. In addition to pain relief, it can also help eliminate any ongoing or recurring problems.
Physiotherapy is now used to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. Back pain, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, bursitis, muscle tension, Guillain-Barre syndrome, balance disorders, asthma, fibromyalgia, wounds, burns, rheumatoid arthritis and many other ailments can be treated.
Physiotherapy is also used to treat neurosurgery, heart surgery, lung and many neurological and mental diseases. Medicines are minimally used in this method of treatment. According to experts, 95% of the treatment is done without drugs.
Physical therapy or physiotherapy is the practice of body movement and exercise to help fight injury, deformity and other problems. In this important branch of medical sciences, physical ailments are treated with massage, exercise and other advanced methods. It does not include general exercises, which can be done on your own. Physiotherapy requires expert supervision. Physiotherapy can help anyone become stronger and more flexible and supports mobility, reducing the chance of injury.
The goals of physiotherapy vary depending on the specific needs of the patient, but common desired outcomes include pain relief, increased range of motion, endurance and strength, independence, stress reduction and a higher quality of life for the patient. The field of physiotherapy has grown even more as computers have become more involved in the medical field. Advances in electronics have introduced new technologies for use in physiotherapy. Electrical stimulation and ultrasound are two examples of devices that have improved the effectiveness of treatment.
Work of Physiotherapist
Physical therapists attempt to treat injury or impairment, educate patients about healthy behaviors, and restore lost or impaired functionality. Chronic pain is linked to a number of medical conditions, including back pain, cervical and breast pain, shoulder pain, headache problems, cancer, fibromyalgia, muscular dystrophy and osteoarthritis.
A physiotherapist helps care for patients in all stages of healing, from initial diagnosis to rehabilitation and preventive stages. Exercise is the first step in treatment for osteoarthritis. A physiotherapist can provide advice and education on ways to relieve pain and manage osteoarthritis. They can teach people with osteoarthritis how to improve joint mobility and strengthen muscles.
Benefits of physical therapy
Many people choose physiotherapy as a treatment for certain conditions. Results and benefits may depend on the cause of the treatment. Below are some of the benefits of physical therapy:
* Helps in pain relief.
* Helps in recovery from trauma and injury.
* Helps in recovery from stroke and stroke.
* Helps to improve body balance and posture.
* Helps in managing age-related medical problems.
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