Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
What is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy?
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a specialized field of physiotherapy focused on disorders of the musculoskeletal system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, nerves, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and spinal discs. This branch of physiotherapy aims to restore movement and function when these have been impaired by injury or illness.
The practice encompasses a variety of techniques, including manual assessment and treatment, specific therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy, and advice on posture and movement disorders. It combines these approaches to effectively address and alleviate musculoskeletal issues.
Treatment involves teaching exercises, practicing specific movements, and finding alternative ways to accomplish tasks. The exact combination of techniques depends on the condition being treated, and musculoskeletal physiotherapists specialize in diagnosing and treating these conditions.
Symptoms
Musculoskeletal conditions are typically characterized by persistent pain and limitations in mobility and functional ability. The most common and disabling musculoskeletal conditions include osteoarthritis, back and neck pain, fractures associated with bone fragility, injuries, and systemic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy can help with the following symptoms:
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Shoulder Impingement
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Ankle Sprain
- Thigh Injury
- Meniscus Tear
- Knee Pain
- Anterior Knee Pain
If you are facing any of the symptoms mentioned above, please contact us. At Gaur Physiotherapy, we have expert physiotherapists who are highly experienced in the field and can help you with your conditions.