Physiotherapy and customized physical activities have never been everyone’s first choice of treatment. It is quite often observed that people who are suffering injuries or those with chronic diseases or limited mobility prefer surgery over physical activity or physiotherapy.

This is because they believe that surgery is the fastest and effective mode of treating an issue rather than going for physical therapies. But a number of prominent orthopaedics doctor refer the patients to the physical therapist if the case allows since it is the most minimalistic intruding approach to address any issue. 

But the tale does not end here. Physiotherapy and physical activities have a number of other benefits as well that showcases its effectiveness in relation to other treatments. 

Below runs the list of such advantages of physical therapy:

Irrespective of your age, if you have issues in standing, walking or moving, physiotherapy can be of utmost help to you. This is because the exercise such stretching and strengthening helps renew your ability to move. 

Moreover, the physiotherapist considers the individual cases and accordingly customizes the plan, to help the patient draw maximum benefits.

As a professional, the therapist understands how various sports can increase your probability of getting injuries. Subsequently, they can curate a list of exercises or activities that can help you recover or avoid any such risk of injury.

Physical therapy and exercises such as joint and soft tissue mobilization or treatments like taping or electric stimulation can aid in joint and knee pain treatment to lessen the pain.

When you start with physiotherapy, you get examined for the fall risk. If you are at a higher risk of getting falls, the therapist recommends such exercises that take care of your balance and reduces your risk of falling and also help for joint pain treatment.

If physiotherapy can help you remove the pain or recover from an injury, then there is no need for surgery. Although if surgery is required, yet pre-surgery physical therapy can benefit you immensely. Moreover, by avoiding surgery and opting for physiotherapy is a cost-effective option.

Dr. Avtar Singh is a renowned orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon in Amritsar and he has performed a considerable number of robotic joint replacement surgeries. Moreover, his proficiency and experience have helped us discover the fact that physiotherapy is not just an alternative course of treatment, rather it envelopes a number of benefits to the people irrespective of their age and profession. 

Whether it is an athlete or a sportsperson or even a normal person suffering from any health issues, this therapy is for all. This is because it improves the blood circulation and strengthens the muscles of the body making them more flexible. 

So, if you have any queries related to physical therapy that may help you or your loved ones, please don’t hesitate to consult Dr. Avtar Singh, one of the best orthopaedics surgeon and joint replacement surgeon in India.