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Mr Nikhil Phalak, Physiotherapist Online
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Mr Nikhil Phalak

Physiotherapist

6 YRS Exp.

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

Starts at ₹ 100

Language

English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada

3D DENTAL & IMPLANT CLINIC, Hyderabad

Available at 2:30 AM

Available tomorrow at 3:30 AM

Dr. Vijay Aditya, Physiotherapist Online
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Dr. Vijay Aditya

Physiotherapist

7 YRS Exp.

BPTh , MPTh in Neurosciences

Starts at ₹ 500

Language

English, Hindi, Telugu

Fostr Healthcare And Diagnostics, Bangalore

Available at 4:30 AM

 

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy (PT) is a healthcare profession which focusses on the science of movement and helps patients restore, maintain, and maximize their physical strength, movement, function, and wellbeing. This is achieved through physical examination, prognosis, diagnosis, physical intervention, patient education, rehabilitation, health promotion, etc. Healthcare professionals providing physiotherapy are known as physiotherapists.

You can consult a Physiotherapists if

  • You wish to prevent injury and disability
  • You wish to improve and maintain optimal physical performance
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is massage a part of physiotherapy?

Yes. Physiotherapists use their hands to mobilise, manipulate, and massage the body tissues to relieve pain and stiffness, improve blood circulation, promote relaxation, etc. This technique is known as manual therapy.

Physiotherapy is usually delivered in health centres, nursing homes, private hospitals and clinics, day centres, and sports club and gyms. Some physiotherapists even provide treatment in their own homes.

Yes, physiotherapy is needed after surgery to help the healing process as well as regain function. Your physiotherapist will use exercises, manual therapy, posture training, etc. to achieve this. If you do not go for physiotherapy, your recovery process may be hindered. This may lead to the weakening of muscles, reduced blood flow to the operated site, and stress on the knees.

Physiotherapists are not medical doctors since they did not go to medical school. Physiotherapists are allied health professionals with expertise in managing acute and chronic conditions, preventing disability and injury, improving physical performance, etc.