Physical therapy rehabilitation
Physiotherapy
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What is the purpose of rehabilitation in physical therapy?
The purpose of rehabilitation is to reintegrate the user into their basic daily activities, sports or work depending on each case.
How is home physiotherapy service performed?
They contact us by phone, through MedicosDoc, WhatsApp and email and the appointment is scheduled. The physical therapist goes to the user's home at the agreed time and date with everything necessary for rehabilitation.
What equipment should I have at home to carry out a rehabilitation?
A personal towel, ice (if necessary) and facilitate a bathroom with soap and water for hand washing.
What parts of the body can be rehabilitated with physical therapy?
Upper and lower limbs (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knees, ankles), trunk (neck, back) and face (facial paralysis) can be rehabilitated with physical therapy.
After a surgery can I do rehabilitation at home?
Yes, if after surgery the doctor gives indications for home care rehabilitation.
What exercise can I do if my knee hurts?
The first thing to do is look for a professional to carry out an assessment to find out the origin of the pain, and then he or she can adapt an exercise plan according to the patient's existing abilities and pathologies.
How can I help muscles relax?
Muscles can be relaxed through muscle stretching exercises and massage.
What exercises can I do to improve circulation?
Pumping exercises are ideal for improving circulation.
What should be done after a fall when there is no fracture?
Once confirmed that there is no fracture, it begins to deflate and decrease pain through sessions of sedative physiotherapy and with the help of medications prescribed by the doctor. Days later the muscles that were affected by the trauma are stretched and strengthened.
What should I do if an injury occurs to me during physical activity?
Stop physical activity, place ice and call or visit the specialist according to the type of injury to order indications.