Physiotherapy in Leg Deformities
PHYSIOTHERAPY IN LEG DEFORMITIES
Deformity
is an abnormality in musculoskeletal makeup.
It can cause pain, discomfort and decrease range of motion. The legs are
more prone to injury due to repetitive forces involved in weight bearing such
as running, turning and jumping. So, physiotherapy will relieve painand
swelling and restore rage of movement strength, balance and stability. This enables you to reach your goal and achieve
your maximum of physical functioning. Deformities of leg can be congenital that is when
child is born and it can occur after birth due to injury.
Signs of limb deformity depend on
which limb is affected and how severe the deformity is.
How physiotherapy helps in treating
leg deformities?
Firstly
your physiotherapist will determine the underlying cause of deformities. Then,
exercise program will be developed to ensure that you return to your everyday
activities, sports, hobbies as soon as possible with confidence and success.
Physiotherapy
for person with leg deformities will focus on:
o Reducing pain and swelling
o Improve range of movement and
prevent stiffness.
o Preventing re-injury
o Promoting recovery
o Facilitating return to
sports activities as early as possible
o Ultrasound to promote
healing
o Icing to reduce swelling
o Soft tissue massage to
reduce tension in the muscle.
o Muscle strengthening
exercises of all leg muscles once aim and swelling is improved.
In
case, deformity is congenital e.g. club foot
and surgery need to be done. It is important to get proper physiotherapy treatment
to regain full function after your operation.
At
antarnaad, physiotherapist will
first assess the cause of your deformity and an individualized exercise program
will be developed accordingly. We advise you how to progress your exercise and
what are the activities you should avoid to prevent deteriorating your
condition. We also give advice through teleconsulation to make you understand
what condition you might be going through and what can be the best treatment
option for you. Our experienced physiotherapists provide treatment using
various techniques, such as taping, dry needling, mobilization, manipulation
and modalities. Physiotherapists who are expert in providing physiotherapy for leg deformities are:
