08th September 2023

PHYSIOTHERAPY

WHO Defined Physiotherapist as who

assess Plan & Implement Rehabilitative
programme that improve or restore human
motor Function, maximise moment ability,
relieve pain syndrome & treat or prevent
physical challenges, Injuries, Diseases &
other impairment.
 HISTORY
The Greek Physician like hippocrates are believed to
have been the first Practioners of physical therapy.
460 B.C.
Introduced the idea of manual therapy from
pain relief. Since the physiotherapy has evolved
from simple massage.
• Hector :- physiotherapy is called hydrotherapy.
Henrik Ling (Father of Swedish gymnastics ):-
Royal central Institute of gymnastic.
1813 :- For massage manipulation and & Exercise.
1887 :- PT. were given official Registration by
Swedish National Board of Health & welfare .
1894 :- Great Britain :- Chartered Society Of
physiotherapy .
1913:- New Zealand :- physiotherapy established by
the University of OTAGO.
1914 :- United State:- Red collage in port Blair – “
Reconstruction Aids”.
1914-18 :- World War.
March 1921 :- United state:- Research Published in
“the PT review”.
And American Physical Therapy Association, APTA.
Polio Treatment
1950 :- America & European Countries :- Hospital
based Practice.
1950-70 :- Faculties of Orthopedic, Neaurology, And
Cardiology were added to the Program.
1970- Till now :- Physiotherapy is at its peak.
 The Area Of the Physiotherapy.
Orthopedic

Arthritics Condition, Degenerative Pain,

Restoring Moment after traumatic Condition.
 Neurology

Stroke, Parkinson's, Paralysis, Bell’s

Palsy, Wrist drop, Foot Drop, Sciatica,
etc.
 Sport Injury

Sprain, Strain, Rotator Cuff tendonitis

tennis Elbow, Post Knee Ligament
Surgery.
 Pediatrics

Development Disabilities like cerebral

Palsy, Spine bifida, Torticolis, CTEV.
 Gynecology

Back care after delivery, Prolapsed uterus, Pre &

Postnatal care, Rectal Prolepses, Etc.
 Respiratory
Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease, Heart & Lungs
Transplantation, Etc.
 Geriatrics
Alzheimer’s Disease, Degenerative
Joint Disease.
 AIMS Of Physiotherapy
1. To Prevent The Disabilities & Deformity.
2. To Treat The Disabilities & Deformity.
3. To Correct The Disabilities & Deformity.
4. To Bring Back The Patient To Previous
Functional Status.
 MODE OF Physiotherapy
1. Bio- Mechanical Modalities/ exercise
therapy
Active & Passive Movement, Resistive Exercise,
Joint Mobilization, Stretching, Breathing exercise,
YOGA, Gait training, massage, NDI Technique,
Rood’s technique.
 Bio Electrical Modalities/
Electrotherapy

SWD, MWD, Ultrasound, IFT, TENS, MES, Bio-

feedback, Heating Modalities.
• Actino Therapy :- UVR, IRR, Theraputic Laser
etc.
Heat Modalities :- Moist Heat therapy,
Paraffin wax bath, Etc.
Hydrotherapy
Cry therapy
 Conclusion

The Exercise at clinical Judgment and informed

Interpretation is at its care. So it can be said :-
“ Physiotherapy is a key to mobility and
independent lifestyle & wellness”.
 Summary of function & effects of
damage Lobes of Brain
Lobes of Brain
Frontal Lobes
 Function Of Frontal Lobes
• Personality
• Emotional control
• Social Behavior
• Contra lateral motor Control
• Language
• Micturation
 Effect Of Damage
• Lack Of Initiation
• Anti-Social Behavior
• Impaired Memory
• Incontinence
Parietal (Non-Dominant)
 Function Of Parietal
• Spatial Orientation
• Recognition Of Faces
• Appreciation Of Music & Figures
 Effect Of Damage

• Spatial Disorientation
• Non recognisation Of faces
Parietal Lobe (Dominant)
 Function
• Language
• Calculation
• Analytical
• Logical
• Geometrical
 Effect Of Damage
• Dyscalculia
• Dyslexia
• Apraxia(Inability to do complex Movements)
• Anoxia ( Inability to recognize)
Temporal Lobe (Non-Dominant)
 Function
• Auditory Perception
• Pitch Perception
• Non-Verbal Memory
• Smell Balance
 Effect Of Damage
• Reception Aphasia
• Impaired Musical Skills
Temporal (Dominant)
 Function
• Language
• Verbal Memory
• Auditory Perception
 Effect Of Damage
• Dyslexia
• Verbal Memory Impaired
• Receptive Aphasia
Occipital Lobe
 Function
• Visual Processing
 Effect Of Damage
• Visual Lobes
• Visual Agnosia
 Nervous System
• It is the Most complex System of the body.
• Nervous System Is the Chief Controlling & co-
ordinating System of the Body
• It is responsible for the Judgment, Intelligence
& Memory.
• Nervous System is Highly Evolved at the cost
of regeneration.
• It Adjust the Body to surrounding & regulates All
Body activities both Voluntary and Involuntary
• Sensory Part
• Collect information from surrounding
• Knowledge / Experience
• Motor Parts :- Responsible for Responses Of the
Body.
• Average Weight Of An Adult Brain
1500 gms.
• There are about 130 billion
Neurons in the Adult Brain.
C.P.
DEVELOPMENT & MILD STONE
GROSS MOTOR,FINE MOTOR &
VISION
REHABILITATION TEAM
BRAIN GYM
 CONCLUSION
THE EXERCISE AT CLINICAL SIGMENT & IN FORMED
INTEREPRETATION IS AT ITS CARE SO IT CAN BE SAID
That Physiotherapy is to ‘’ADD LIFE TO YEAR,
NOT YEAR TO LIFE.’’
THANK YOU

Dr. PANKAJ KUMAR

Physiotherapist