Physiotherapist

Conditions Treated

• •Low Back Pain — The most common reason for physiotherapy visits globally. Most back pain responds to exercise-based rehabilitation better than surgery.
• •Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) — Progressive shoulder stiffness and pain, common in diabetics and people aged 40-60. Physiotherapy is the primary treatment.
• •Post-Stroke Rehabilitation — Physiotherapy helps stroke survivors regain movement, balance, walking ability, and independence. Most effective when started early.
• •Knee Osteoarthritis — Degeneration of knee cartilage causing pain and stiffness. Exercise-based physiotherapy is recommended as first-line treatment before considering surgery.
• •Sports Injuries — Sprains, strains, ligament tears, and overuse injuries managed with rehabilitation exercises, manual therapy, and return-to-sport protocols.

Health Tips

• •Don't rest injuries for too long — early movement helps healing
• •Do prescribed exercises consistently
• •Use ice for acute injuries, heat for chronic pain
• •Maintain good posture at work
• •Strengthen your core to prevent back pain
• •Warm up before exercise and cool down after

How to Prepare for Your Visit

• •Bring any X-ray, MRI, or medical reports related to your condition
• •Wear comfortable, loose clothing that allows access to the affected area
• •List your symptoms — when they started, what makes them worse or better, and what treatments you've tried
• •Bring your orthopaedic surgeon's or doctor's referral note if available
• •Be honest about your pain level — physiotherapy should challenge you but not cause severe pain
• •Ask for demonstration of exercises and repeat them to ensure correct technique
• •Discuss your activity goals — returning to sport, work duties, or daily activities
• •Mention any other health conditions — diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis — that affect treatment planning
• •Do your prescribed home exercises daily — consistency matters more than intensity
• •Apply ice or heat as instructed after exercises
• •Modify activities as advised — avoid aggravating movements during rehabilitation
• •Track your progress — pain scores, range of motion, and functional milestones help adjust treatment

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

• •How many sessions will I need?
• •What exercises should I do at home?
• •Should I use heat or ice?
• •Can this be treated without surgery?
• •When can I return to sport or work?
• •What caused this and how do I prevent recurrence?

When to See a Specialist

A Physiotherapist helps restore movement and function through exercise, manual therapy, and rehabilitation after injury, surgery, or disease.

• •Back or neck pain lasting more than a week
• •Post-surgery rehabilitation — knee, hip, shoulder
• •Sports injury — sprains, strains, tears
• •Frozen shoulder or tennis elbow
• •Stroke recovery — regaining movement and function
• •Balance problems or fall risk in elderly
• •Chronic pain management

Physiotherapy is most effective when started early. Don't wait for pain to become severe before seeking help.