Year: 2024 | Month: February | Volume: 11 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 252-254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20240227
The Influence of Physiotherapy on Non-Communicable Diseases
Dr. Rajkiran Tiku1, Dr. Bhumika Tiku2, Dr. Arpita Rathod3, Dr. Priyamwada Hinge4
1Professor, 2Associate Professor, 3Assistant Professor
Department of Physiotherapy, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be university) Pune
Corresponding Author: Dr. Rajkiran Tiku
ABSTRACT
Physiotherapy interventions have been found to have significant positive effects on non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and chronic respiratory diseases. These interventions include exercise training, breathing exercises, and education on self-management strategies. Studies have shown improvements in blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular fitness, exercise capacity, and overall quality of life in individuals with these conditions. However, challenges such as limited access to physiotherapy services and variability in patient response need to be addressed. Additionally, collaboration between physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and dietitians, can further enhance the effectiveness
Keywords: non-communicable diseases, Physiotherapy, Exercise training, cardiovascular fitness
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