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( Physiotherapy)
Physical therapy, Physiotherapy in most English speaking countries, is a health care profession which provides services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout life. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Functional movement is central to what it means to be healthy. Physical therapy is a career of helping enable people use optimal movements. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being. Physical therapy involves the interaction between physical therapist (PT), patients/clients, other health professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists.[1] Physical therapy is performed by either a physical therapist (PT) or an assistant (PTA) acting under their direction.[2] PTs utilize an individual's history and physical examination to arrive at a diagnosis and establish a management plan, and when necessary, incorporate the results of laboratory and imaging studies. Electrodiagnostic testing (e.g. electromyograms and nerve conduction velocity testing) may also be of assistance.[3] Physical therapy has many specialties including cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neurologic, orthopaedic and pediatrics to name some of the more common areas. PTs practice in many settings, such as outpatient clinics or offices, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, extended care facilities, private homes, education and research centers, schools, hospices, industrial workplaces or other occupational environments, fitness centers and sports training facilities.[4]
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KERALA PANCHKARMA TREATMENT IN INDIA by Dr. Hemant Benda
Benda Kerala Panckarma Centre is a place of total peace, where you can experience the warm, generous and gentle hospitality,which we love to offer. We give extremely pleasant relaxing treatm...
Physiotherapy Insurance: When the Human Body Needs a Little TLC by Anna Dorbyk
Did you know that your body has more moving parts than any human-made machine? Your body is a complex system of muscles, joints, bones and so on, and sometimes they need a little extra care. Even if you are not an athlete who pushes his/her body to t...
Is acupuncture a useful adjunct to physiotherapy for older adults with knee pain?: The "Acupuncture, Physiotherapy and Exercise"
Is acupuncture a useful adjunct to physiotherapy for older adults with knee pain?: The "Acupuncture, Physiotherapy and Exercise" (APEX) study [ISRCTN88597683]
Elaine Hay1, 2 , Panos Barlas1, 3 ,...
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