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Is Burn patient physiotherapy different from other physiotherapy? Or any physiotherapist can do burn patient physiotherapy???
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Any physiotherapist can treat a burns patient but having said that look for one who had prior experience treating burns patients.The specialization like cardiovascular physiotherapist may be more helpful than just a regular physio
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Chiropractic adjustment will help.
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Core Strengthening Exercises.
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Any Physiotherapist can provide that.not different.
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No difference all physiotherapists can provide
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Nothing difference..
Consult near by experience Physiotherapist
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All physiotherapist can treat patient with burn.
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Physiotherapy for burns is taught in basic
years of bachelor degree of physiotherapy. All physiotherapist can treat them easily. Basic principle behind the burnt case is to prevent contracture formation around the joint and to maintain the range of motion. usually out of fear and pain patient avoids movement thus physiotherapist can guide to what extent the ranges can go .They will guide you on the basis of end feel of joints .
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Consult physiotherapist and be regular in your treatment.
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Dr. Aditya (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Any physio is qualified 2 treat burn cases.
But do visit only qualified physiotherapists as there are some key points a physio should know while handling burn area.
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Dr. Krina chheda (M.P.T.) (PT)
Physiotherapist
3 yrs exp
Mumbai
It is not a different branch of physiotherapy but yes treatment for burns patient varies from other patient as it involves treating a lot of stiffness and contractures.
any skilled physiotherapist with exposure from burns unit can give physiotherapy
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Dr. Anjali Deka (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Thane
Yes In burn cases, A physiotherapist have to take certain care and precautions. Any physiotherapist is eligible to do physio on burn patient as in our course we learn to see such cases also.
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Hello Miss ,
Burns patient do have special needs in terms of skin contractures , easy infections and lung hygiene.
Although it is taught to all the Physiotherapists in their undergraduate course , there is a need for experience to master the art of caring for Burns patients.
Hope this helps
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Dr. Arun Verma (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Lucknow
Not really. Not so different. yes Physiotherapist can do burn patients physiotherapy after general burn treatment by surgeon or physician or skin specialist .
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