What is physical therapy

I believe everyone knows that a disease can be cured through medication or surgery, but usually after surgery or patients with special diseases also need physical therapy, which can enhance and consolidate the curative effect of the disease in the later stage. But many friends may be unfamiliar with this and do not understand the specific meaning of physical therapy. Let me introduce what physical therapy is.

Physical therapy: The method of applying one or more physical energy conditions to the human body to diagnose or prevent diseases is called physical therapy. Physical therapy has a long history, especially since the 1970s, the indications of physical therapy have been expanded and the effects of physical therapy have been improved. With the development of modern physics, more effective physical therapies will continue to be enriched in the discipline of physical therapy. It is the application of natural or artificial physical factors and physical methods in traditional medicine to the diseased body, causing a series of biological effects in the body, so as to eliminate the cause of the disease, eliminate or relieve pain, restore the damaged physiological balance, enhance the body's defense skills, compensatory functions and tissue regeneration functions, and recover from the disease.

Many physical factors applied to healthy people can enhance resistance and prevent certain diseases. Anti-inflammatory effects and physical therapy can promote the absorption and dissipation of inflammation. According to the nature of the inflammation, various therapies can be selected. Analgesic effect, mainly for nerve, joint, muscle pain and visceral spasmodic pain.

Excitatory effect, mainly used for nerve paralysis, muscle atrophy, local sensory impairment, etc. Anti-spasmodic effect. Loosen adhesions and soften scars. In addition, it has desensitization, bactericidal, anti-cancer, antipyretic and sweating effects.

Physical therapy has important practical value in post-illness recovery and functional reconstruction of the disabled. After illness, physical factors can increase appetite and promote physical recovery, such as ultraviolet therapy, hydrotherapy, hot spring therapy, solarium therapy, etc. Functional restoration of the disabled, such as electrotherapy, light therapy, hydrotherapy, and physical therapy, can be widely used to improve working capacity and reduce the disability rate.

Physical therapy, commonly known as physiotherapy, is an auxiliary treatment that combines traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. It is generally accepted by the general public and the therapeutic effect is generally very good, especially for some elderly people. It is difficult for them to strengthen their bodies through exercise. Physical therapy can relieve physical discomfort and improve physical fitness. Physical therapy has a wide range of applications, but it should be noted that many people are unable to undergo physical therapy. People with severe heart problems and bleeding problems are best not to undergo physical therapy.