Physiotherapy

It is a medical treatment method that uses various physical methods such as movement, physical activity, manual therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound, hot and cold treatments in the treatment of diseases. Physiotherapy Its purpose is to increase the patient's functional capacity and mobility, reduce pain, increase muscle strength, correct posture, in short, to improve the patient's quality of life.

Physiotherapy, It can be used in the treatment of many different ailments, including musculoskeletal disorders (back, neck, shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, etc.), rheumatic diseases, neurological diseases, post-stroke treatment, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and respiratory problems, among many others.

Physical Therapy Applications

Physiotherapy Recommendations may vary depending on the patient's condition and treatment goals. Treatment options include:

• Exercises: Specific exercises can be done to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce pain.
• Heat and cold therapy: Cold therapy (ice, ice pack) is used to reduce pain and swelling, while hot therapy (heating pads, hot towel) is used to relax muscles and reduce pain.
• Massage: Massage can be applied to relax muscles and reduce pain.
• Electrotherapy: Can be used to stimulate muscles and reduce pain using electric current.
• Ultrasound therapy: Uses sound waves to reduce pain and inflammation.
• Hydrotherapy: Exercises done in water are used to strengthen muscles and reduce pain.
• Manual therapy: Physiotherapy With manipulations performed by a specialist, muscle mobility can be increased and pain can be reduced.

Physiotherapy, It can be beneficial in the treatment of many different diseases and conditions. However, in some cases, it may not be used or should be used with caution. Situations where physical therapy should not be used or should be used with caution include:

• Acute infections: It should not be used in the treatment of acute infections because the treatment applied in this case may cause the infection to spread.
• Patients with cancer: It can be applied to patients with cancer, but in some cases it may need to be applied with caution due to the patient's medical history.
• Patients with a high risk of bleeding: Patients with a high risk of bleeding physiotherapy its application must be carried out with particular care.
• Serious heart and respiratory problems: It should be administered with caution in patients with serious heart and respiratory problems.
• Patients with acute rheumatoid arthritis: Patients with acute rheumatoid arthritis are not suitable for treatment due to pain, swelling and tenderness.
• Severe trauma: It should be applied with caution in patients with severe trauma.
• Pregnant women: Some treatment techniques are not suitable for pregnant women. Pregnant women are advised to consult their doctor before use.

As a result, a physiotherapist or a doctor under the guidance of a doctor physiotherapy It is applied by a specialist and varies depending on the patient's condition.