Physical Therapy for Orthopaedic Conditions | Dr. ChiragPatel

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Which Orthopaedic Conditions Can Be Treated By
Physical Therapy?

• Our musculoskeletal system is composed of bones,
  joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
• These elements endure structural stability and
  integrity to enable us to perform daily
  functions.
• A problem with any of the elements of the
  musculoskeletal system can throw a spanner into
  our daily functions.
• Especially injuries and traumatic events can
  stop a patient from optimal recovery and this is
  where orthopaedic physical therapy can help.

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Which Orthopaedic Conditions Can Be Treated By
Physical Therapy?

• Orthopaedic physical therapy is not just a tool
  for recovery.
• It can also help treat certain orthopaedic
  conditions without the active use of surgical
  treatments.
• With the input from the best orthopaedic doctor
  in Mumbai, Dr Chirag Patel we go through the
  benefits of orthopaedic physical therapy and then
  help you know the orthopaedic condition that can
  be treated by physical therapy. Read on to know

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Which Orthopaedic Conditions Can Be Treated By
Physical Therapy?

• What is Orthopaedic Physical Therapy?
• Orthopaedic physical therapy is a practice that
  focuses on restoring and enhancing the functions
  of the musculoskeletal system joints, bones,
  muscle, tendons and ligaments.
• Orthopaedic physical therapy may use strength
  training, stretching, endurance exercises,
  electrical muscle stimulation, and hot and cold
  packs.

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Which Orthopaedic Conditions Can Be Treated By
Physical Therapy?

• A certified Orthopaedic Physical Therapist
  evaluates a patients condition, educates the
  patient about the current injury, determines the
  necessary movement patterns, creates a treatment
  plan and provides the care.
• This orthopaedic physical therapy is usually
  provided in hospitals, outpatient clinics,
  nursing facilities and even at the home.

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Which Orthopaedic Conditions Can Be Treated By
Physical Therapy?

• Benefits of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• Orthopaedic physical therapy helps a patient
  build his strength, and improve flexibility,
  joint function and range of motion.
• So any mild orthopaedic condition that impacts
  your ability to move and function can be treated
  by performing orthopaedic physical therapy.
• Especially physical therapy tends to be the
  mainstay in treatment plans for sports injuries
  and traumatic events or injuries caused by
  repetitive use of joints.

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Which Orthopaedic Conditions Can Be Treated By
Physical Therapy?

• What Orthopaedic Conditions can be Treated by
  Therapy?
• Some of the orthopaedic conditions where
  orthopaedic physical therapy plays a key role
  include arthritis, bursitis, and frozen shoulder,
  limited range of motion, muscular dystrophy,
  scoliosis, spinal stenosis, joint pain, and lower
  back pain.
• It is to be noted that physical therapy only
  plays a commentary role in the treatment of these
  conditions.
• In cases when the condition is mild, rest, OTC
  medications physical therapy can be primary
  treatment as well.
• According to the best joint replacement doctor in
  Mumbai, Dr Chirag Patel.

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Which Orthopaedic Conditions Can Be Treated By
Physical Therapy?

• Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
• That said, physical therapy is the mainstay in
  the rehabilitation process of every major
  orthopaedic surgery.
•  Orthopaedic physical therapy reduces pain,
  restores function, improves range of motion and
  also prevents the build-up of excessive scar
  tissue post-surgery.
• Hip replacement, knee arthroscopy, knee
  replacement and joint replacement surgery have
  mandatory physical therapy that can be performed
  at home.

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Which Orthopaedic Conditions Can Be Treated By
Physical Therapy?

• Orthopaedic physical therapy as a primary
  treatment option is not suitable for all
  orthopaedic conditions.
• However, there are a few cases where only
  physical therapy can help patients restore their
  musculoskeletal function.
• Only an expert orthopaedic surgeon can guide a
  patient after a thorough assessment.
• If you are in Mumbai and looking for
  an orthopaedic specialist in Mumbai for
  consultation, Dr Chirag Patel help.
• As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Chirag Patel has
  an exceptional track record in treating a range
  of sports injuries with simple physical therapy
  and other non-surgical treatment options. You can
  contact him here .

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