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Physiotherapy Article Abstract

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Author : Sunitha
Abstract by : Atinus
Visits : 19  words: 300   Published: December 25, 2007
                                  
                                              The modern development of physiotherapy as a branch of professional health care began to take shape in the last few decades of the nineteenth century.The use of physical methods to assist recovery of damaged tissue, especially in muscles and joints.

Use of physical methods, including manipulation, massage, electrotherapy, e.g. electrical muscle stimulation), hydrotherapy, and exercise therapy, to assist recovery of damaged tissues. Physiotherapy is also used as a prophylactic treatment of athletes, reducing their risk of sustaining sports injuries during strenuous training or competition.


To summarize,Physiotherapy in simple terms,Treatment without a lot many drug-intake, but only effective and extensive exercise.

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