What does a physiotherapist do? Problems they can help you treat

Are you in pain? Have you noticed that a certain part of your body is not responding as it did a few days ago? If so, at Telic we recommend the help of a physiotherapist.

Visiting a physiotherapist is nothing to worry about. Most people, at some point in their lives, have experienced (or will experience) some kind of injury, ailment or illness that has prevented them from carrying out their daily activities normally.

Another of the misconceptions that we want to dispel in this article is the current of thought that ONLY links a visit to a physiotherapist with accidents and sports injuries.

Have you ever suffered from a cervical contracture? Have you experienced a limp when walking because of inflammation? These complaints do not have to be related to tennis championships or NBA games. But what we all have in common (sports stars, amateur athletes and people with physical complaints) is that a physiotherapist can help point the way to recovery.

What is a physiotherapist?

A physiotherapist is an expert in the health field who is dedicated to preventing, treating and rehabilitating injuries and illnesses that affect movement and the ability to perform everyday activities.

Through a complete physical assessment, the physiotherapist can determine the source of the injury and develop a personalised treatment plan for each patient.

Physiotherapy is based on the use of manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to improve the mobility, strength and flexibility of muscles and joints.

Another important point to note is that physiotherapists can prescribe the use of orthopaedic appliances, assistive devices and, of course, products that can help relieve pain or speed up recovery, such as cold gels, heat creams and replenishing gels. In short, they can help patients regain the ability to move normally and without pain.

Injuries that warrant a visit to the physiotherapist

Physiotherapists can help you in a wide variety of cases. At Telic, we wanted to provide an overview of some of the most common injuries and disorders. Those discomforts that warrant a visit to the physiotherapist.

Muscular disorders

Muscular disorders are one of the main causes of pain and limited mobility. We are talking about disorders and discomfort that can be caused by muscle overload, contractures or, for example, fibrillar tears.

In this case, physiotherapists can help by applying massage techniques to relieve pain and help improve joint mobility.

Disorders of the spine

As we already said at the beginning, who hasn't suffered from back strain or a pinched nerve? The spine is one of the main structures of the human body, providing support and stability to the body, as well as protection to the spinal cord.

Spinal disorders can be caused by poor posture, injuries or degenerative diseases, among others. In this case, physiotherapists will carry out a series of exercises to strengthen weak areas, help you improve mobility, and may also apply massage techniques with certain products to reduce inflammation.

But that's not all. Physiotherapists will pass on their knowledge. How? By teaching us ergonomic techniques to prevent future injuries.

Joint injuries

Joint injuries can be caused by overuse, an impact or a fall. These injuries can affect any joint in the body, including knees, ankles, shoulders and wrists.

Physiotherapists can help you improve your mobility. Furthermore, as in the previous cases, they can provide individual plans with exercises. In this case, with the aim of strengthening the muscles.

Fractures and contusions

Fractures and contusions are injuries that affect bones and soft tissues. This type of injury can be caused by an accident, a fall or an impact.

With the help of a specialist, people suffering from this type of injury will be able to recover faster, as they will apply therapies that act directly on the damaged tissue.

Arthrosis and arthritis

Arthrosis and arthritis are degenerative and inflammatory diseases of the joints that can cause pain and limited mobility. These disorders are the result of the passage of time, meaning that people of a certain age will suffer the natural wear and tear of their joints.

Regardless of the age of the affected person, visiting a physiotherapist is synonymous with improving joint mobility, thus reducing pain and, therefore, improving quality of life.

Sports injuries

We have left this cause, which may seem the most common, but is certainly not the only one, to the end. We are of course talking about sports injuries caused by trauma, overexertion, poor technique or lack of warm-up.

All these injuries can appear anywhere on the body. In other words, they can range from a simple contusion to more serious injuries such as, for example, typical fibrillar tears. In either case, physiotherapists will help to ensure the full recovery of the sportsperson.