The purpose of this essay was to critically evaluate physiotherapy practice and interventions for facilitating recuperation from musculoskeletal injuries. A particular emphasis was placed on young athletes between the ages of 16 and 24 who have suffered from either acute or chronic injuries to the ...
Physiotherapy treatment for athletes aged 16-24 who suffer from musculoskeletal injuries
, Table of Contents
Essay................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction..................................................................................................................................3
History and origins of physiotherapy...........................................................................................7
Physiotherapeutic principles, techniques, and implications for musculoskeletal injury
recuperation..................................................................................................................................9
Evidence supporting the effectiveness of physiotherapy for the recuperation from
musculoskeletal injuries.............................................................................................................12
Limitations associated with physiotherapy................................................................................16
Considerations and recommendations.......................................................................................18
Conclusions................................................................................................................................19
Essay plan......................................................................................................................................20
10 Questions with Answers...........................................................................................................26
Reflection.......................................................................................................................................27
Literature review............................................................................................................................30
Introduction................................................................................................................................30
Evidence of the effects of physiotherapy for Achilles tendon and hamstring injuries in young
athletes.......................................................................................................................................30
Limitations, debates, and controversies in the field...................................................................34
Research design and methodological issues in the literature.....................................................35
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................36
Source review.................................................................................................................................36
References......................................................................................................................................44
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