Q&A: Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Programs
Q&A: Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Programs
Our professionals always get questions covering a wide range of topics. From post surgery treatments to pregnancy care to spinal adjustments. We feel it is important to answer all these questions publicly. That is why at PhysioChiroWellness we have decided to create a Q&A section with our practitioners. Today, we will be discussing about physiotherapy rehabilitation programs with our physiotherapist Sheryl Perocho. If you have a question you feel it needs to be answered, please comment on any of our social media platforms or send a direct e-mail from our website.
What does a physiotherapist do?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. It works with people who have impairments to promote mobility, restore function, alleviate pain and improve quality of life. Registered Physiotherapists perform thorough examination, diagnosis, prognosis and physical intervention in relation to patient’s condition. Physiotherapy focuses more on movement and exercises, manual therapy, education and advice for people of all ages ( both geriatric and pediatric population) to prevent further injuries and deformities and other diseases.
What kind of conditions physiotherapist treat?
Physiotherapist treat the following conditions:
- Commonly treated Conditions:
- Low back pain/ Neck pain
- Sprains /Strains
- Tendinitis/Tendinopathy
- Arthritis
- Fracture
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Pregnancy related pain
- Post Surgical Heart Conditions
- Asthma
- Stroke
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Fibromyalgia
- Plantar Fascitis
- Motor Vehicular Accident Patient
- Work Related Injury
- Deconditioned Patient
- Patient undergoing Maintenance program
Benefits of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy programs have tons of benefits. some of the benefits any patient can get from physiotherapy are:
- Alleviate pain
- Improve mobility, flexibility and range of motion
- Increase Strength of weakened muscles
- Prevent atrophy, adhesions and contracture brought about by the disease
- Promote relaxation
- Increase Cardiopulmonary Endurance
- Prevent risk of re-injury
- Restore function and help return to occupation, leisure and regular daily life’s activities
- Promote well being of the patient
- Educate patient, family members and caregivers about specific conditions
- Improve quality of life
When should I get a spinal decompression?
Spinal decompression is a type of traction therapy applied to the lumbar and cervical spine secondary to the following conditions:
- Bulging or herniated disc
- Degenerative disc disease
- Facet syndrome
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
Spinal decompression heals the damaged discs by gently stretching the spine, which creates an opportunity for water, oxygen and nutrients to flow into the damaged discs. This creates for the discs to rehydrate, oxygenate and rehabilitate. It also prevent further compression and degeneration of the nerve being impinge in between vertebral space by gently pulling the spine and decompresses the nerves.
How long after an injury can I get it treated?
Usually for patients with minor conditions and have no other related health history that can hamper speed of recovery, patient can be treated at least 2-3x a week and is able to recover for 12 weeks, though it is still depends on the compliance of the patient to his/her treatment program. Other conditions that require more care and attention lies on the multidisciplinary team approach and patient cooperation as well.
How can physiotherapy help me as an athlete?
As Physiotherapist, we deal with sports related injuries athletes encountered. Our main goal is to recondition athletes for optimal healing and prepare them for safe return into an active life style with out risk of re-injuring themselves over and over again.
- Evaluate musculoskeletal function and posture of an athlete
- Identify, evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries
- Plan, implement and supervise warm up – cool down drill, stretches and strengthening exercise program.
- Use Physiotherapy Techniques and therapeutic modalities to recondition sports injuries
- Educate athletes about their conditions to help them prepared both mentally and physically
- Referring individuals to appropriate medical practitioner for further treatment
- Assessing the need for orthotic support and braces for immediate recovery.
What can physiotherapy do to help me recover from a heart condition?
Physiotherapy rehabilitation has a central role in the physical and educational component of patients having the following qualified for cardiac conditions:
- Post Myocardial Infarction
- Stable Angina
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Heart Failure
- Heart Transplant
- Angioplasty or Pacemaker/Defibrillator Implant
Physiotherapy rehabilitation promotes risk factor modification, identifying warning signs of heart attack, promotes social engagement, adoption of healthy behaviors and support self management strategies resulting in improvements in quality of life, smoking cessation rates, systolic pressure, weight loss and total cholesterol monitoring, reduces depression and improve physical activity.
Exercising after a heart attack is one of the best ways to get help you back to health. Aerobic Training and resistance training improve maximum heart rate, myocardial oxygen ,consumption, maximal cardiac output, muscle strength, endurance and quality of life.
How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?
At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present. This service is provided in our Vaughan, On & Newmarket, On clinics and can be booked at any time.
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