Why is physiotherapy of India diversifiedexplain?
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The profession of physiotherapy has branched out and diversified immensely over the last two decades, and now encompasses practices like cardiovascular and pulmonary physiotherapy, community physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, physical therapy for skin, and orthopedic physical therapy.
The famous Indian physician's techniques of proper breathing and physical exercises are in mainstream popularity till today.Yoga is another domain which has had strong links with physiotherapy. In a country steeped in tradition and rich culture, yogis have occupied an important place.
One of the primary contributions of India to the medical sciences is its practice of Ayurveda that means the ‘science of life’; a therapy that has evolved over two millennia.
Today, physiotherapy is slowly but steadily getting its due acceptance and importance in India, as not just an alternative form of medicine but as a mainstream form of treatment which is more holistic, effective, long-lasting and safer in comparison to more “conventional” forms of treatment in numerous cases.