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What is Orthopaedic Physiotherapy?

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Orthopaedic Physiotherapy primarily focus on orthopedics and treatment conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, which are composed of joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons.It diagnoses, manage, and cure the disorders of the musculoskeletal system and recuperate patients after the orthopaedic surgery. Any condition that causes pain or limited functional mobility as a result of an injury to bony or soft tissue structures in your body may benefit from the skilled services of orthopedic physical therapy.

Orthopedic injuries and conditions may include:

  • Fractures
  • Muscle strains
  • Ligament sprains
  • Post-operative conditions
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis

Sever pains are associated wiht an injury that occurs to the bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles, and makes mobility difficult hindering daily task functions. With a experianced qualitifed Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, success rate for healing becomes much higher as they provide a tailor made treatment programs with exercises that can be done at home to help increase strength and range of motion, getting you on the road to a successful recovery.

Following are some of the exercise programs that are used in Orthopaedic Physicotherapy
Strengthening exercises

  • Stretching and flexibility exercises
  • Exercises to improve range of motion
  • Balance exercises
  • Functional mobility exercises
  • Endurance exercises
  • Plyometric and jumping-type exercises