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Physiotherapy
A Health Care profession concerned with the assessment, maintenance, and restoration of the physical function and performance of the body. It is a distinct form of care which can be performed both in isolation or in conjunction with other types of medical management.
Physiotherapy can help individuals by
Identifying
a problem area and treating this directly. Physiotherapists treat a wide variety
of problems using many different techniques. In many cases, the causes of pain and
dysfunction are obvious, but sometimes things are not so black and white, especially
when symptoms are inconsistent or difficult to describe or understand.
Physiotherapists can perform a wide range of tests to help locate the source of
the problem and implement the appropriate treatment strategy.
Identifying the causes
and predisposing factors
Physiotherapists
are not only interested in the problem, but factors which contribute to the problem.
Such as poor posture, improper techniques, muscle imbalances, compromised muscle
strength and use due to disease and disorder allowing interventions to be made to
try to correct these factors.
Providing rehabilitation and exercise
Making
sure your length of stay in hospital or rehabilitation is not unexpectedly extended.
Advising on special equipment
Different
conditions or diseases can lead to a situation where special equipment may be required.
Physiotherapists can advise on many different types of equipment, including splints,
walking aids, wheelchairs, occupational equipment etc.
Physiotherapy is an important tool that enables many people to maintain their independency, it is not the only tool in the box either, a combination of physiotherapy, medical treatment, alternative therapy intervention, lifestyle dietary application (optimum nutrition) etc is required to be applied at a personal level for a person to manage problems caused by diseases / disorders.
The problem is getting sufficient assistance within the health system, and guidelines on a one to one basis to help you manage your MS and your life.
MS -
- The person has a confirmed diagnosis of MS.
- The person has a named Consultant Neurologist.
- The person meets one of the named criteria.
Named Criteria
- The person with MS experiences reduced mobility or any other limitation that affects or threatens their daily activities, and who has not been seen by a physiotherapist since that limitation arose.
- Any person who requires specialist advice or information regarding their physical management.
- Specialist advice or opinion with regard to a MS person’s physical management is required by any one of the referring health care professionals.
A physiotherapist will undertake an assessment to identify the MS person’s needs, provide advice and information, or referral to appropriate services.
Referral from MS services are directed to the nearest physiotherapist experienced in the treatment of MS.
The experiences of the members with MS indicates that physiotherapy is an effective tool and would enable them to manage their MS better. It is required three to four times per week.
Other Web Sites
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy csp.org.uk