The branch of physiotherapy which is concerned with the treatment of injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated muscles, joints, and ligaments is known as Orthopaedics physiotherapy. Orthopedics Physiotherapy is also concerned with pre and post-operative rehabilitation of skeletal, muscular, and other soft tissue surgeries.

Orthopaedics Physiotherapy Treatment

It is important to get to the source of the problem and prevent a re-occurrence. The treatment goal of the orthopaedic physiotherapist is to provide pain relief, increase joint range, improve strength and flexibility and restore the patient to full function (near normal achievable functional state).

• Ligament sprains/ tear
• Fractures
• Tendonitis/ tendinosis
• Bursitis
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Scoliosis/ kyphosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spondylitis/ spondylosis

Physiotherapy Treatments for Orthopaedic conditions can include the following:

• Manual therapy: This is a carefully graded system of moving the joints to reduce pain and restore normal mobility of the joints. It includes mobilization, manipulation, and other related techniques.
• Massage therapy –Techniques/ soft tissue mobilization techniques: it varies from relaxing light pressure massage to deep friction massage to break down scar tissue in muscle or ligaments.
• Ultrasound Therapy: An electrical machine that produces ultrasonic waves that get transmitted into the affected area using conducting gel. This in turn causes a micro-massage effect that promotes circulation, reduces pain and increases regenerative powers of tissues, and helps muscle relaxation. It is very helpful in the treatment of soft tissue injuries.

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