ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN DEFENCE – A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Muskaan Fathima- BPT 4 th year, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy
M Lekhna- BPT 4 th year, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy
Palaparthi V S Phanindra Akhil– Lecturer, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy
Prof. Sridhar A – Principal & HOD, Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy
Objective
The purpose of this research is to find out the role of physiotherapist in defence
To estimate the prevalence of musculoskeletal related problems among defence
people.
To analyse the mechanism of repetitive strain injury among defence people.
Methodology
A narrative review from 2011 -2021 focused on prevalence, incidence, and musculoskeletal
related problems basis of physiotherapy rehabilitation. A total 30 articles reviewed through
Google scholar, PubMed, DOJA, Embase and Cochrane.
Result
Based on evidence we have found the various physiotherapy techniques help the service of
the defence to regain the function mobility earlier techniques like strapping tape helps to off
load the muscles, mobilisation to lumbar spine to restore segmental movement to the area,
McKenzie lumbar extension exercises helps to facilitate this movement and core
strengthening exercise to maintain the correction
Conclusion
This review suggest that physiotherapist needs to focus on patients with multiple injuries are
to evaluate and train in regaining mobility, fitness, and independency. Advanced specialist
care for amputations, serious or multiple fractures, muscular damage, spinal injuries and
gunshot injuries. Role of physiotherapy in war has been to assist service personnel to recover
from an injury and to maintain the fighting capability and defence force. The ability of
physiotherapy to treat a wide range of condition to maintain continuity and cohesiveness to
their force to maximise operational readiness. This experience however was gained through
“patient mileage “rather than integration of best evidence into practice
Key Words: Physiotherapy, defence personnel, Taping, McKenzie, Defence, War