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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
alias physical therapy, one of the fastest-growing allied area
of medicine, is the system of treatment of disease and
disability using physical exercises. It is the most important
rehabilitative service needed in a community and a vital
therapeutic supplement of the medical profession, integral to
the treatment of most patients.
Physiotherapy
may be defined as a science that seeks to improve movement
dysfunction, promote optimal health and functions of the human
body. Physiotherapy helps in optimal functioning of the body.
It involves the assessment, maintenance, restoration of the
physical function and performance of the body and is strongly
recommended for people with degenerative disorders, the
physically challenged, sportspeople and those suffering from
arthritis and neurological disorders. This preventive and
remedial procedure is very often used as a supplement with
oral medicines. It could also include heat radiation, water
therapy, massages, diathermy, traction and other procedures.
Physiotherapists are as essential as doctors in helping
recover and rehabilitate a patient from a state of incapacity,
due to genetic defect or the result of an accident or an
illness. They must have a thorough knowledge of the human
anatomy and the way the bones, muscles and nerves move.
Physiotherapists treat a wide range of ailments, so
specialisation is possible in areas such as pediatrics,
geriatrics, orthopedics, sports physical therapy, neurology,
clinical electrophysiologic and cardiopulmonary therapy.
The job of a
physiotherapist, which is preventive, restorative and
rehabilitative, is challenging but lucrative at the same time.
They are qualified to perform a history and physical
examination, conduct assessments to determine a diagnosis
process, select appropriate physical therapy interventions to
treat the dysfunction, and monitor the effectiveness of
treatment. Physiotherapists use various therapeutic
intervention techniques to treat a patient. Some of the them
are Manual Therapy, TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation used to control pain), Ultrasound Technique,
Electrical Muscle Stimulation, Manipulation, Acupuncture etc.
Although the work of a physiotherapist may tend to be
physically very strenuous as it involves physically lifting
and supporting patients, their profession brings with it much
satisfaction, since it involves relieving patients of pain and
helping them recover from specific physical ailments.
Eligibility :
Students with
a science background can opt for a career in physiotherapy. To
become a practicing physiotherapist or be employed as a
professional in a hospital or clinic, one should have a B.Sc.
degree or a diploma in physiotherapy.
Career Options & Job Prospects :
Employment
opportunities for physiotherapists are tremendous as it is a
career where the demand exceeds supply. A physiotherapist
could be employed in the rehabilitation departments, municipal
corporations and private bodies.
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