Relation between orthopedics
and physiotherapy
The field of
physiotherapy which used to be limited to massage and to simple movement to the
joints following fracture has developed into an independent specialty of
medical sciences. Its nonpharmacological exercise-oriented approach and multidisciplinary
applicability has widened its horizon rapidly.
Beside therapy
its preventive goal is known all over the globe. However, the science of physiotherapy
has a special hand-and-glove relationship with orthopedics, as it plays an
important role in the management of the whole gamut of orthopedic. According to
late prof P Chandra “The success of orthopedic treatment largely depends on a
physiotherapist. The surgeon should never pick-up the knife unless he/she has a
competent physiotherapist.”
Goal and role of both sciences
The ultimate
goal of orthopedic treatment as well as orthopedic physiotherapy is to restore the
maximum possible physical independence to the patient, in performing the physical
task involved in the activities of daily routine(ADR) and occupation within the
limit of disorder or the disability.
Orthopedic management
provides the basic structural stability to the body whereas, physiotherapy
works toward achieving the maximum functional restoration
A patient with orthopedic disorder.
Orthopedic care- Provides- Structural stability
physiotherapy-
Provides- functional independence
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