Physiotherapy is a treatment procedure that uses physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than drugs or surgery to treat a disease, injury or condition. Physiotherapists focus on the prevention of complications and the improvement of the patient’s condition, including respiratory function and mobility. At Manipal Hospitals, we have an expert and experienced team of physiotherapists who contribute to the patient’s recovery and his return to mobility and function in active life.

Physiotherapy is a treatment procedure that focuses on restoring, maintaining, and making the most of a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being. The main objectives of the physiotherapy department are to prevent complications, promote function and mobility, and provide advice and instructions to promote general health. You may be suggested to undergo physiotherapy after surgery such as a hip replacement, or an event such as a heart attack or stroke. Physiotherapy is generally recommended for these conditions:

• Neck and back pain is caused by problems in the muscles and skeleton.
• Problems in the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, such as arthritis and the after-effects of amputation.
• Lung problems such as asthma.
• Disability as a result of heart problems.
• Pelvic issues, such as bladder and bowel problems related to childbirth.
• Loss of mobility because of trauma to the brain or spine, or due to diseases such as (vii) Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
• Fatigue, pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of muscle strength, for example during cancer treatment, or palliative care.