Orthopaedic Physiotherapy is the oldest branch of physiotherapy and is oriented towards the treatment of Musculo – Skeletal ailments. It involves regaining appropriate health and function of structures surrounding the Joint regions and normalizing the Biomechanics following any injury or Orthopaedic disease. The rehabilitation of Orthopaedically disabled individuals is also a major area of function

The role of a Orthopaedic Physiotherapy specialist are

Impaired posture, Impaired Muscle functions Impaired Joint Mobility, Motor function, Muscle performance, and range of motion associated with Connective tissue dysfunctions Localized inflammation As in

     Muscle pain, strain
     Muscle tear

Primary prevention /Risk reductionFor skeletal deminaralisation

     Joint stiffness
     Fractures
     Ligament strain, sprain, tear
     Inability to walk
     Inflammation of tendons and bursa
     Joint pain , poor posture
     Joint inflammation in case of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis 

Areas of Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to work The area of practice is very promicing. Specialised Physiotherapy forms the main stay of conservative care for almost all Orthopaedic conditions and it is essentially required following all the major Ortho.surgeries. the specialists placement could be as a Consultant : Rendering professional or expert openion .It could be atient related consultation at the request of the patients or other practitioners or it can be Client related consultations provided at the request of individuals, business,schools,Government or other agencies. Education : He/She can engage n educational activities In Hospitals an Consultant Physiotherapist In Colleges as Lecturer, Asst. prof., Assoc. Prof., Professor Speciality care clinics e.g - Spine clinic, O.A clinic Private set ups. Independent practice set ups are always possible Independent practice set ups are always possible