physiotherapy
Physiotherapists,
also known as physical therapists, are specialists trained in the movement
and mechanics of the body. They are University-educated in human biology,
physiology and all other disciplines that contribute to effective pain-free
mobility.
Physiotherapy is administered on an individual basis, according to the
needs of the patient, and uses a combination of counseling, hands-on manipulation
and regular, specialized exercises in order to build or restore physical
health.
It is especially useful for recovery from injuries, disease-related disabilities
or other impediments to movement. Everyone has seen a scene in a movie
in which a physiotherapist encourages a victim of a spinal injury to take
their first step out of the wheelchair, for example.
Many physiotherapists also take an integrative approach to healing, in
particular by incorporating acupuncture, massage or craniosacral therapy
with physiotherapy.
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