Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession focused on assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing physical impairments, disabilities, and pain. It uses a combination of physical techniques, exercises, manual therapy, and other interventions to improve movement, function, and overall well-being.
Key areas of physiotherapy include:
Geriatric Physiotherapy: Focuses on the needs of older adults, addressing issues such as balance, mobility, and age-related physical conditions.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: Focuses on treating conditions related to muscles, bones, and joints, such as sports injuries, arthritis, and back pain.
Neurological Physiotherapy: Addresses conditions related to the nervous system, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries, helping patients regain function and independence.
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy: Helps patients with heart and lung conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and post-heart surgery recovery, to improve cardiovascular fitness and respiratory function.
Pediatric Physiotherapy: Specializes in treating children with developmental, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal conditions, helping them achieve optimal physical development.
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injection
Purpose: To reduce inflammation and pain in the sacroiliac joint, which connects the spine to the pelvis.
Procedure: A combination of a local anesthetic and steroid is injected into the SI joint.
Indications: Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, lower back pain related to SI joint issues.