Scope and aims of physiotherapy

PHYSICAL THERAPY( AIM AND SCOPE )

Presented By :Suman Shaikh ( 2nd year DPT, )

PHYSICAL THERAPY Physical therapy is a treatment which remediates

impairments, promotes mobility and function and improves quality of life.

IT IS NEEDED WHEN: Health

problems make it hard to move and do daily activities.

It can relieve painImprove/restore physical function

• Help restore movement and normal body function in cases of illness, injury and disability.

AIM OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

ILLNESS is a disease or period of sicknessIt may be : infectious autoimmune viral, bacterial etc. Abnormal immune response e.g. influenza, Typhoid e.g. rheumatoid arthritis

INJURY Damage due to accidentse.g. • Bone fracture• Joint dislocation• Muscle damage• Skin rupture• Brain or spine injury

DISABILITY o Disadvantageo Limiting a person’s mental or physical abilities.e.g.• Stroke• Multiple sclerosis• Parkinson’s disease• Huntington's disease• Rheumatoid arthritis

Parkinson’s Disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Who is a Physical Therapist ??

A Physiotherapist is a health care professional who treats problem related to movement and function.

A physiotherapist may also help in suggesting ways to improve general health. By :

Regular exerciseHealthy weight

A Physiotherapist might help with :Maintaining muscle tone.

Maintaining circulation of an area/limb.

Maintain joint range (movement).

Teach patients to use special appliances like sticks, crutches etc.

When do people visit a physiotherapist…. Pain

Inability to move a limbAbnormal posture

Balance problem

“ Extent of an area or subject ”

Synonyms :• Range• reach• freedom

What is “Scope” ?

SCOPE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

It means various fields where physiotherapy can be required.

1. General musculoskeletal disorders

3. Post operative rehabilitation

2. Sports physiotherapy

SCOPE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

5. Pediatric physiotherapy

SCOPE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 4. Chest

physiotherapy

Who Needs Physiotherapy ?

Physical therapy can be required in many places.

It might be helpful to patients who have :

1. Cardiovascular disease ( e.g. stroke )2. Pulmonary disease (e.g. COPD, emphysema,

pneumonia) 3. Posture problems ( e.g. flat neck, scoliosis )4. Degenerative diseases ( e.g. Alzheimer's disease )5. Bone and joint problems (e.g. Osteoporosis,

arthritis )6. Spinal cord disorders /injuries ( e.g. disc slip,

sciatica )