I only came across this word ‘physiotherapy’ when I had met with a near fatal accident way back in the year 2006. I was advised complete bed rest for 3 three months and had to use the walker and the wheelchair when I was up from the bed and this support I had to use for a few days until I could manage on my own.
While bed resting the physiotherapist visited me every day and made me to certain exercises to strengthen my arm and leg muscles before I could plunge on to the walking mode.
After getting home I got the physiotherapist home when there were more exercises that I had to do to strengthen my back muscles as I had fractured my ribs and vertebrae.
Once I was up and about I was advised that I would have to do certain exercises throughout my life.
What I have learnt from this experience however is that physiotherapy is not just for those who have had accidents but every single person needs to do it depending on their life style. Our muscles need movement on a regular basis and not every muscle gets involved in whatever kind of life we lead. A physiotherapist needs to be consulted who will guide on what kind of exercises are required depending on an individual’s lifestyle.
Some exercises hardly need any time and they are not recommended that they be done every single day. One needs to be keep aside not more than 15 minutes for a package of exercises that a physiotherapist would recommend.
Seniors for example need to have their knees exercised as they are the first casualty if care is not taken. I do this exercise every day which hardly takes me 10 minutes.
There is no alternative to this approach if one has to keep their muscles well tuned. When the muscles are strong there will be a less load on the skeletal structure.
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Indeed, if we are to do exercises, it should be checked by a physical therapist or by a physiotherapist.
Pains felt on one's body can also be consulted to a physiotherapist.
Actually, my officemate had back pains before. She had 8 sessions , two times a week of physical therapy and after that her back pain was gone.
Though, it is a bit costly. One session is worth 400 pesos or $8, but it is worth the money.
As I have mentioned in the post physiotherapy is for everybody because as one gets older muscles need certain movements.