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4 Types of Physiotherapy Treatment PDF

There are 4 main types of physiotherapy treatment: 1) Geriatric physical therapy targets age-related disorders in older adults like arthritis and loss of motion. 2) Sports physical therapy helps athletes recover from injuries and improve performance through exercises and massage. 3) Orthopedic physical therapy diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal issues affecting flexibility through exercises, massage, and spine manipulation. 4) Pediatric physical therapy aims to help children and teens regain strength and motor skills through customized programs for conditions like cerebral palsy or developmental delays.

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4 Types of Physiotherapy Treatment PDF

There are 4 main types of physiotherapy treatment: 1) Geriatric physical therapy targets age-related disorders in older adults like arthritis and loss of motion. 2) Sports physical therapy helps athletes recover from injuries and improve performance through exercises and massage. 3) Orthopedic physical therapy diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal issues affecting flexibility through exercises, massage, and spine manipulation. 4) Pediatric physical therapy aims to help children and teens regain strength and motor skills through customized programs for conditions like cerebral palsy or developmental delays.

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4 TYPES OF

PHYSIOTHERAPY
TREATMENT
01 02
INTRODUCTION METHODOLOGY

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RESULTS ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
The advantages of physiotherapy have been known
decades. But most people are not aware that this
treatment comes in different forms. Geriatric, pediatric,
and orthopedic physiotherapy are just a few types to
mention. Each discusses specific conditions and involves
different treatment methods.
All types of physiotherapy
SATURN
involve exercise. Depending on your needs, the
therapist may also recommend
joint mobilization, massage,
traction, taping, or TENS.

Let’s see the main types of


physiotherapy and their
The end goal is to improve your benefits.
health and quality of life.
1. Geriatric Physical Therapy

This form of treatment Those who specialize in


ideal to older adults as geriatric physiotherapy
they go through the have the relevant skills
ageing process. needed to treat
age-related disorders,
They develop
such as Alzheimer’s
customized programs
disease, arthritis,
to restore mobility,
incontinence and loss
relieve pain, and make
of motion.
daily activities easier.
2. Sports Physical Therapy

He may advise
Athletes work with stretching and
physiotherapists strengthening
regularly. exercises, mobility aids
or massage therapy
that speed up healing.
A good therapist can
help you recover faster
from injuries and boost
your sports
performance.
3. Orthopedic Physical Therapy

A skilled therapist will


diagnose, maintain and In general,
treat musculoskeletal physiotherapy
ailments that affect treatment involves a
your flexibility and mix of balance and
range of action. stretching exercises,
massage, cryotherapy,
Orthopedic ice and heat therapy, or
physiotherapy can help spine manipulation
with back and neck methods.
pain, fractures, muscle
strains, or sprains.
4. Pediatric Physical Therapy

Some examples
include spina bifida, Those who specialize in
muscle diseases, pediatric therapy uses
cerebral palsy, treatments and
congenital disabilities, exercises to help young
or developmental people regain their
delays. strength and improve
This form of therapy motor skills, range of
aims to prevent, motion, and live a
diagnose, and treat normal life.
disorders that affect
kids and teens.
CONCLUSION
➔ Choose a physiotherapy clinic that has a professional
physiotherapist who specializes in the problem you are facing.

➔ Some physiotherapists are experts in treating women-specific


issues, such as prenatal care and PMS.

➔ Others specialize in sports injuries.

➔ Therefore, it’s important to assess your options and make an


informed decision.
THANKS!

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