The Role of a Physiotherapist : What to Expect During Your Appointments, , Shri Ram Medical College

Visiting a physiotherapist for the first time can induce some anxiety. The doctors and nurses will sit down with you and ask the standard questions about your medical history and the injuries. The physiotherapist will ask you a series of questions to zero in on the cause of your pain and formulate a treatment plan accordingly. Your physiotherapist may then evaluate your reflexes, senses, strength, range of motion, ligament and joint stability, sensitivity, and mobility. Inflammation Examination by palpation (to detect tender areas in bones, joints, or tendons) (finding out which bones, joints, or tendons are sore to the touch) Wearing shorts for a sore knee or a singlet for a strained shoulder will help your therapist focus on the area of your body that requires attention during your session (as examples). Please bear in mind that we may ask you to perform some manoeuvres or assume some unusual positions in order to make an accurate evaluation. Consult a physical therapist to find