Physiotherapy is a treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being. Physiotherapy helps through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health and fitness. Physiotherapists get you involved in your recovery. 

What is a physiotherapist’s expertise? 

Physiotherapists study the science of movement. They learn how to pinpoint an injury’s root causes.

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Who is a physiotherapist in INDIA?

As per the NATIONAL COMMISSION OF ALLIED AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL Act 2021, Physiotherapists are independent healthcare professionals and can practice physiotherapy independently without any supervision or recommendation from other medical practitioners like MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BNYS etc. A Person can claim himself/herself a PHYSIOTHERAPIST only if he/she holds a 4.5-year BACHELOR DEGREE in PHYSIOTHERAPY (BPT). Without any relevant degree in PHYSIOTHERAPY, that person will be treated as QUACK and there's a provision of imprisonment in the above-mentioned act.

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When should I go see a physiotherapist?

Think about getting physiotherapy if you have an injury, or chronic pain that affects how you function every day. A doctor may refer you to physiotherapy after surgery such as a hip replacement, or an event such as a heart attack or stroke. You can go directly to the Physiotherapist without any recommendation or referral from your doctor.

If you are planning to use health insurance to help cover the cost of physiotherapy, remember to visit your insurance company's website to ensure the physiotherapy is covered. If physiotherapy is not covered by that insurance company you will not be able to use your benefits and will need to pay the full cost of treatment. 

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What problems do physiotherapists treat?

Physiotherapists focus on both prevention and rehabilitation. Treatment can be for problems caused by injury, disease or disability. Here are some examples:

• Neck and back pain caused by problems in the muscles and skeleton

• Problems in the bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, such as arthritis and the after-effects of amputation

• Lung problems such as asthma

• Disability as a result of heart problems

• Pelvic issues, such as bladder and bowel problems related to childbirth

• Loss of mobility because of trauma to the brain or spine, or due to diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis

• Fatigue, pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of muscle strength, for example during cancer treatment, or palliative care

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What can I expect at physiotherapy?

Your session will be unique because it is all about you and your particular needs. In general, here’s what happens:

• The physiotherapist learns about your medical history

• The physiotherapist assesses and diagnoses your condition

• You receive a treatment plan that sets goals for you

• You are prescribed a course of exercises and any assistive devices needed