What is Orthopaedics Physiotherapy?
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy is a scientific approach to treatment a condition achieving near normal levels of
function, movement and biomechanical corrections following Evidence Based Guidelines. As a clinical orthopaedic physiotherapist, one has to carry out detailed assessment and design treatment aims and goals over short and long term period to achieve while carrying out the treatment.
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 physiotherapistis to provide pain relief, increase joint range, improve strength and flexibility and restore the patient to full function (near normal achievable functional state). Common Orthopaedic problems that are treated by a clinic physiotherapist includes (if a patient undergoes immobilization or surgery for any of these condition, pre- and post-operative physiotherapy should be considered in all such cases) –
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Ligament sprains/ tear
• Bursitis
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Tendonitis/ tendinosis
• Osteoporosis
• Spondylitis/ spondylosis
• Scoliosis/ kyphosis
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 vary from relaxing light pressure massage to deep friction massage to breakdown scar tissue in muscle or ligaments. Ultrasound Therapy: An electrical machine which produces ultrasonic waves that gets transmitted into the affected area using conducting gel. This in turn causes a micro-massage effect which
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.
Interferential Therapy: This is an electrical current delivered to the injured part via 2 or 4 electrodes. It sends two interfering currents into the body part which feels to the patient like pins and needles. It can be used to relieve pain, reduce swelling and optimize the healing process. Neuro-Muscular Stimulation: An electrical machine with variable currents which is applied using
electrodes to strengthen very weak muscles. This is very useful in nerve related issues like bell’s palsy, or weakened muscles to regain strength Dry-needling: This is a western medical technique and involves the insertion of fine needles into dysfunctional muscles. Dry needling works by changing the way body feels pain and by helping the body heal trigger points. Myofacial trigger points are tender nodules within taut bands of muscle. Taping for joint support/alignment: This will ease pain and facilitate normal movement.
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