World Physiotherapy Day: Beyond Injury, The Expanding Role Of Specialised Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is increasingly moving beyond treating injuries and restoring movement. Ahead of World Physiotherapy Day marked on September 8, the focus is on the growing role of physiotherapists in preventive care and rehabilitation. As the field becomes more specialised, physiotherapists are working across different stages of life, from supporting patients after cardiac events and helping women…
World Physiotherapy Day on September 8 highlights the expanding role of specialized physiotherapy beyond injury treatment and movement restoration. This growing field now focuses on preventive care and rehabilitation across various life stages.
Cardiovascular and pulmonary physiotherapist Dr. Shraddha Patel emphasizes that the heart, like other muscles, requires exercise and endurance training. After cardiac events, patients often experience reduced lung capacity, endurance, and upper-body movement. Cardio-physiotherapy helps rebuild strength, improve lung capacity, and increase upper-body strength, overcoming the fear of exertion that hampers recovery.
Women's health physiotherapist Dr. Sanjana Venkataraman notes that pregnancy and childbirth bring physical and hormonal changes, potentially leading to issues like incontinence and altered abdominal muscles. She advocates for women to seek physiotherapy guidance from conception planning through childbirth and postpartum. Awareness of women's health physiotherapy is increasing, but it remains limited among some professionals.
Paediatric Neuro physiotherapist Dr. Aishwarya Talgeri points out that parents may overlook developmental signs, hoping children will catch up. Early intervention is crucial, particularly for conditions like cerebral palsy, ADHD, and autism. Children often receive physiotherapy through engaging, play-based activities, and awareness among parents has grown in recent years, aided by social media and telephysiotherapy.
Geriatric physiotherapist Dr. Vaibhavi Pathade focuses on helping older adults maintain mobility, strength, and independence. She emphasizes preventing falls and enabling seniors to continue daily activities safely and confidently through balance, muscle, and joint work. Additionally, sports physiotherapist Dr. Pathade highlights the shift towards injury prevention, focusing on strength, mobility, stability, and recovery to reduce the risk of recurrence in previously injured athletes.
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