Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare specialty
that deals with injuries or illnesses that limit functional mobility. It
aims to ease pain and help function, move and live better. Physical
therapy comprises trained professionals who evaluate and treat
abnormalities using physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient
education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention and
health promotion. It is used to evaluate and treat various problems like
stroke, fractures, spinal cord injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports
injuries, amputations and arthritis. Physical therapy can be a
standalone treatment, or may support other treatment methods. Sports
therapy is a sub discipline of physical therapy and helps athletes
maximize their performance. This book unravels the recent studies on
neurologic interventions in this field. It includes some of the vital
pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics
related to this field. This book contains contributions of experts and
scientists which will provide innovative insights into physical therapy.