Benefits of physiotherapy for well-being

Physiotherapy is very important for both physical and mental health. On a physical level it helps fight and prevent pain. And this, consequently, improves the emotional part, promoting the balance of the organism. Discover some benefits provided by physiotherapy.

Improved posture

Physiotherapy is one way to improve postural habits. This way you will avoid lower back pain, discomfort in the central region of the spine and more serious problems in the future, such as cervical lordosis.

Reduction of pain

A physiotherapist is qualified to carry out the physical and functional rehabilitation of any injury, significantly reducing pain. This can be done with manipulation or use of devices, such as ultrasound.

Prevention of possible injuries

Just as it reduces pain from injuries, physical therapy can help prevent them. Through this process, the body and muscles become stronger and remain more balanced, suffering less impact in the event of an accident.

Treatment and prevention of chronic diseases

In the cardiopulmonary area, technical and specific exercises can help treat and prevent chronic diseases, such as obesity, pneumonia, hypertension, diabetes and even cancer. The impact that the treatment has on the patient’s body and mind contributes greatly.

Assistance for adequate physical preparation

The physiotherapist helps to carry out the correct and adequate practice of activities, according to the individual profile, without excessively tiring the muscles. As a result, he minimizes the risk of pain and injury.

Insomnia control

Difficulty sleeping can be caused by several reasons, including breathing problems and poor body symmetry. Physiotherapeutic techniques are able to treat these problems and guarantee the quality of sleep, as they act in an integrated way on the entire organism.

Improvement of respiratory diseases

Respiratory physiotherapy optimizes oxygen transport and helps improve some respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis.

Helps reduce urinary problems

Urogynecological physiotherapy is responsible for treating several types of disorders in the perineal region (between the legs) and can reduce urinary problems.

Strengthen self-esteem

Improved quality of life due to health, disposition, balance, coordination and flexibility makes the person happier, more confident and less stressed. In other words, it helps the emotional side and increases self-esteem.

Neurological recovery

People who have suffered head injuries, are bedridden, or suffer from neurodegenerative diseases may benefit from some physiotherapeutic exercises to improve motor functions, such as those performed in a swimming pool (hydrotherapy) and the use of an orthostatic table (a position in which the person stands, on his feet, with his arms extended parallel to his body).