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Physiotherapy treats a wide range of conditions impacting movement, function, and pain, including musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Common conditions managed include low back pain, arthritis, stroke recovery, vertigo, sports injuries, and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Key Physiotherapy Case Conditions:
Musculoskeletal: Rotator cuff tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, muscle strains, ligament sprains.
Back and Neck: Chronic back pain, cervical stenosis, sciatica, disc herniations, posture-related dysfunction.
Joint and Arthritis: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, frozen shoulder, joint replacement rehab.
Neurological: Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries.
Other Areas: Vestibular issues (vertigo), headaches, lymphedema, respiratory diseases (e.g., chronic bronchitis), pediatric developmental issues.
Common Case Studies & Scenarios:
Hip Pain: Case studies often involve lateral hip pain, potential gluteal tendinopathy, or post-surgical recovery, often involving patients with pain from walking or side-lying.
Back Pain: Management of chronic or acute lumbar pain resulting in restricted motion and postural changes.
Sport Injury: Acute cases like ACL tears, meniscus injuries, or ankle sprains requiring immediate stabilization and progressive rehab.
Respiratory/Post-Viral: Addressing mobility and rib cage dysfunction after illnesses like Covid-19.
Common Interventions:
Exercise Therapy: Strengthening and range-of-motion exercises to restore function.
Manual Therapy: Joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques to reduce pain.
Patient Education: Advice on pain management, pacing, and ergonomic corrections.
Conditions treated are aimed at reducing pain, increasing mobility, and improving overall quality of life.