Pandemics and Physiotherapy: An overview of the role of the Physiotherapists in restoring functions and quality of life

Vaishnavi Yadav (1) , Waqar M. Naqvi (2) , Tasneem Burhani (3)
(1) Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha 442001, Maharashtra, India, India ,
(2) Department of Community Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha 442001, Maharashtra, India, India ,
(3) Department of Community Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha 442001, Maharashtra, India, India

Abstract

Pandemic is an epidemic that has becomes very widespread and affects the entire vicinity, a continent, and the world because of the vulnerable population. Management of pandemic consequence puts a great load on the healthcare sector. It demands great manpower from every sector for the smooth run of the daily essential services. Health care workers play a crucial role in delivering health care services during such pandemics. Physiotherapists are the allied health care professionals which provide primary, secondary, and tertiary level of health care services. The report provides a brief idea about the different roles played by physiotherapists for restoring ability and better functioning of an individual and society as a whole during various epidemics and pandemics.

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Vaishnavi Yadav
Waqar M. Naqvi
waqar.naqvi@dmimsu.edu.in (Primary Contact)
Tasneem Burhani
Vaishnavi Yadav, Waqar M. Naqvi, & Tasneem Burhani. (2020). Pandemics and Physiotherapy: An overview of the role of the Physiotherapists in restoring functions and quality of life. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11((SPL 1), 1898–1901. Retrieved from https://ijrps.com/home/article/view/2150

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