Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy (pronounced fiz-ee-oh-THER-uh-pee), also known as physical therapy, is a health profession that focuses on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of disease and disability through physical means. It is practiced by physiotherapists (also known as physical therapists).
Etymology
The term "physiotherapy" is derived from the Greek words "physis," meaning nature, and "therapeia," meaning healing. Thus, the term essentially means "healing through nature."
Definition
Physiotherapy involves the use of physical methods, such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise, rather than drugs or surgery, to treat a wide range of health conditions. These conditions include musculoskeletal problems, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory problems, and neurological disorders.
Related Terms
- Musculoskeletal: Pertaining to the muscles and the skeleton. This term is often used in physiotherapy to describe conditions that affect the muscles, bones, and associated tissues.
- Cardiovascular: Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels. Physiotherapy can help manage and prevent cardiovascular diseases through exercise and other physical methods.
- Respiratory: Pertaining to the organs involved in breathing, including the lungs and airways. Physiotherapy techniques can be used to improve breathing and lung function in people with respiratory diseases.
- Neurological: Pertaining to the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Physiotherapy can help improve mobility and function in people with neurological disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physiotherapy
- Wikipedia's article - Physiotherapy
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