World Physiotherapy Day

September 7, 2022
New Delhi, September 07, 2022:

On the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi organized an awareness event around the importance of physiotherapy in treatment of Osteoarthritis. The event highlighted the journey of the patient suffering from Osteoarthritis and he recent advancements of physiotherapy in improving the pain related to the disease.

Osteoarthritis is a disease that occurs with the advancing age. The degenerative process of the bones is the main cause for the disease. Physiotherapy as a treatment helps in improving mobility and re-establishing the functioning of affected joints. The various modalities in the treatment include exercises, massages, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy that helps in strengthening the muscles and reliving the pain of joints.

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