What Is Physiotherapy?

How Physiotherapy Pairs With Other Treatments

Physiotherapy is often used in conjunction with occupational and speech therapies, especially for patients who have neurological conditions and for those recovering from surgery or participating in rehabilitation. When used in combination, these therapies help the patient regain maximum mobility and independence, and they also help reduce the risk of re-injury or future falls. Physiotherapists who work in hospitals or nursing homes typically form part of the patient's healthcare team, and they attend meetings with the patient's doctors and other therapists to coordinate the most effective plan of treatment for the patient's needs. After the patient is discharged from the hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation center, they may continue with physiotherapy several times a week at home or an outpatient center. Some patients can receive occupational, speech, and physical therapy at the same location.

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