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Understanding The Basics Of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy or physical therapy is a form of rehabilitative therapy or treatment which helps an individual reduce chronic pain (back pain, neck pain, joint pain, arthritis pain, etc), discomfort and loss of mobility stemming from some conditions such as arthritis, sports injury, accident, etc. Physiotherapy is for everyone going through a range of similar conditions, irrespective of age. But of course, the treatment changes as it needs to be customized as per the condition of the person. So, there is physiotherapy for older adults in Auckland which could typically include therapy for chronic back pain, neck pain, arthritis, etc. There is physiotherapy for athletes in Auckland , which focuses on accident and injury rehabilitation of joints, bones, ligament, tissues and muscles.   A typically session of physiotherapy may consist of exercises, manual therapy, education, counselling, and other modalities including the use of therapeutic equipment. So, physiotherapy does not just involve