CONDITIONS WHERE PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP
ACL Injury and surgery
• A common sports-related injury leading to instability of the knee.
• Can be managed with exercises, depending on the grade of tear.
• Pre-operative rehab and extensive post-operative rehab and return to sports are a domain of a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists.
Patellofemoral syndrome
• Patellar dislocations treated conservatively and surgeries, patellar tendon injuries and related bursitis.
• Physiotherapists can help by initiating a graded supervised physiotherapy program with proper load management and manual therapy techniques as required.
Frozen shoulder
• Gradual onset stiffness of shoulder seen commonly amongst diabetics.
• Exercises to restore mobility and functions while relieving pain.
• Improving strength and restoring flexibility through various exercise and manual therapy-based approaches.
Knee Osteoarthritis
• Knee pain and swelling due to age related degeneration and lifestyle related problems is very common.
• A exercise program with evidence based practices and progressive exercises has been shown to be extremely useful in improving functional outcomes.
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Low Back Pain
• Postural and work-related low back pains are extremely common.
• Conditions like Prolapsed Intervertebral discs leading to nerve radiculopathy also respond well to Physiotherapy.
• Exercise is the first line of treatment.
• Appropriate recovery methods, load management and busting myths that deter one's progress are the mainstay.
Neck Pain
• Computer work related pains or arm pains referred from the neck due to mobile use are common.
• Daily mobility routines to improve upper back mobility, nerve mobility and muscle flexibility are important, coupled with targeted core exercise program and shoulder strengthening aids recovery.