Question 1

What physiotherapy is all about??

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and
 
exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages,
 
helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.

Question 2

Is physiotherapy good for health?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapy benefits include decreasing pain, improving joint mobility, increasing strength
 
and coordination and improved cardio-respiratory function. Everyone can benefit
 
from physiotherapy whether you are living with a chronic illness, recovering from a work
 
injury or suffering after that weekend hockey game.

Question 3

How quickly does physiotherapy work?

Accepted Answer

In general, you should attend physical therapy until you reach your PT goals or until your
 
therapist—and you—decide that your condition is severe enough that your goals need to be
 
re-evaluated. Typically, it takes about 6 to 8 weeks for soft tissue to heal, so your course of
 
PT may last about that long.

Question 4

What is importance of physiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapy: the importance to your health. Physiotherapy has existed as a form of
 
treatment for dysfunctions and disabilities for thousands of years. It is considered a key
 
treatment in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from debilitating conditions as a result of
 
accidents or diseases

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