Physiotherapy, which aims to restore movement and/or function after an injury, illness or disability, has numerous different benefits. While many think of physical therapists as dealing mainly with musculoskeletal problems, they can work with a wide range of conditions and highly different types of patients.
The focus of physical medicine and rehabilitation can be very broadly divided into three main categories: injury recovery, chronic disorders such as arthritis or Parkinson’s disease, and serious conditions requiring a multi-team approach, such as stroke, heart and lung problems. (more…)
