Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists assess and treat movement disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs. They use exercise therapy, manual techniques, electrotherapy, and patient education to restore mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability.

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QWhat is causing my mother’s outer thigh pain and stiffness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Based on the symptoms you described (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and since there is no noticeable redness…

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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Wajid · Physiotherapy
QI have a tingling in my fingers and palm. What can help me?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thank you for sharing your queries with me. I have gone through the information provided here. Your age is 19, very young, your height and weight and BMI (body ma…

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Answered by Dr. Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani · Physiotherapy
QI have major depressive disorder. Will psychotherapy with drugs help?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. So when depression does not improve adequately with first-line antidepressants, doctors usually follow what is called a “treatment-resistant depression” approach,…

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Answered by Dr. Ashraf ghani · General Medicine
QWhich therapy helps improve walking and mobility?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Thank you for sharing the details about your daughter’s condition. It appears that she is experiencing a combination of neuromuscular…

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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Wajid · Physiotherapy
QWhat causes sharp pain in the elbow while bending?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thanks for explaining your situation so clearly. Chronic elbow pain like this, especially when it is worsening, is deeply frustrating. Given that it has been …

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Answered by Dr. Sofia John · General Practitioner

Frequently Asked Questions About Physiotherapy

A physiotherapist treats back and neck pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, stroke recovery, arthritis, frozen shoulder, ligament and tendon injuries, neurological movement disorders, respiratory conditions, and musculoskeletal pain in all age groups.

See a physiotherapist if you have persistent pain affecting movement, after orthopedic or neurological surgery, for sports injury recovery, if you have difficulty with balance or walking, for chronic pain management, or if your doctor recommends rehabilitation therapy.

Techniques include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy including joint mobilization and manipulation, dry needling, ultrasound therapy, electrical stimulation, taping and bracing, hydrotherapy, and progressive strengthening and stretching programs.

The number of sessions depends on your condition's severity and goals. Acute injuries may improve in 4 to 6 sessions, while chronic conditions or post-surgical rehabilitation may require 12 to 24 sessions over several weeks or months.

Yes, online physiotherapy consultations are effective for initial assessments, exercise prescription with video demonstrations, posture analysis, home exercise program design, and progress monitoring for ongoing rehabilitation.

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