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What is physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.

They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.

The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay in work while helping them to remain independent for as long as possible.

Methodes in physiotherapy

• Electrotherapy
• Exercise Therapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Cryotherapy
• Manual Therapy
• Hands on Techniques
• Taping

Specializations in Physiotherapy

• Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics
• Physiotherapy in Neurology
• Physiotherapy in paediatrics
• Physiotherapy in Gynaecology
• Physiotherapy in Sports
• Physiotherapy in Cardiology

Qualification of Physiotherapist

• Basic Qualificaiton of Physiotherapist in India recognized by various Universities and Counsils
• BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) – Four and Half years duration
• MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) – Two years duration in various specialities