Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy is an area of health care focussed on restoring maximum movement and function in individuals. Physiotherapy is a great option when dealing with issues related to injury, aging, environmental factors or disease.
Three of the main types of physiotherapy are:
- Musculoskeletal - treating muscles, bones and joints
- Cardiothoracic - treating the cardio and repiratory systems
- Neurological - treating the nervous system
Physiotherapy is sometimes used to treat:
- sports injuries
- sprains
- strains
- back pain
- workplace injuries
- arthritis
- posture related problems
- head injuries
- spinal injuries
- asthma
- etc