Physiotherapy key to treat various diseases in Vijayawada

Vijayawada: Physiotherapy is very important in orthopaedic and neurology treatment procedures, said noted physiotherapist KTV Vijay Kumar. He participated in a seminar and spoke on the topic 'Physiotherapy Treatment Procedure' held here to mark World Physiotherapy Day.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that the World Health Organization (WHO) theme for the year 2019 was 'Moments for Health' to create awareness among the people around the world on physiotherapy.

He asserted that orthopedic, pelvic pain, knee pain, palpitations, joint pains and tightness of the joints could be relieved through allopathic medicine and physiotherapy. Dr Vijay Kumar also said that physiotherapy was also mandatory for orthopedic surgery, joint replacement and knee replacement.