University of Uyo Physiotherapy Students Association

Hurray 🥳💕... Happy World Physiotherapy Day 😊❤️
May our hands be strong, our knees and backs stronger
May our sights not grow in dim
May we always remain Sharp- witted 🙏.

World Physiotherapy was established in 1951 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The day marks the unity and solidarity of the global Physiotherapy community. It's an avenue to recognize the work PHYSIOTHERAPIST do for their patients and community.

PHYSIOTHERAPY is a healthcare profession that deals with prevention and rehabilitative care through physical means such as manual therapy, exercise therapy, heat and cold therapy.

SPECIALTIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY-Paediatrics Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy, Geriatrics Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics Physiotherapy, Neurology Physiotherapy, Women's Health Physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy.

WORLD PT DAY GOALS
IMPACT- Showcase the significant role the profession makes to the health and wellbeing of the global population
VISIBILITY- Raise the profile of the Profession
ADVOCACY- Campaign on behalf of the Profession and the general public to government, and policy makers.

PHYSIOTHERAPY is a very rewarding career as I get to help people to improve their quality of life by relieving pain, restoring movement and mobility and helping them to stay active. And also it's a job that offers alot of variety.

THEME: ARTHRITIS WITH FOCUS ON INFLAMMATORY TYPES. E.G; RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS

ARTHRITIS: Is a general term for a group of diseases that causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints. It occurs when the bony structure of the joint start to wear away.
SYMPTOMS: Pain, Swelling, Early morning joint stiffness.

BUT YOU SHOULD KNOW!
Seeing a physiotherapist early reduces the chances of long-term disability.

TYPES OF INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS
1.) RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Is a type of Inflammatory and of the most common. It is an auto immune disease that most commonly affects the joints of the hands, wrist, shoulders, elbows, knees, ankles and feet.
It can affect adult of any age, but most commonly starts among people between the ages of 40 and 60. It's more common in women than in men.

SYMPTOMS: Numbness, Disrupted sleep, low-grade fever, Fatigue, Depression and mood changes, Dry eyes and mouth, weight loss, pain in big toe.

HOW CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP?
PHYSIOTHERAPY in this case helps to strengthen surrounding muscles and reduce further loss of bone density.

TREATMENT: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)- works by slowing down the progression of the disease and preventing joint damage.

2.) AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS: Is an inflammatory condition that mainly affects the bones, joints and ligaments of the spine and pelvis leading to pain, swelling and stiffness.
Axial spA usually starts in the late teens or early 20s . It is equally common in males and females.

SYMPTOMS: pain and stiffness at the lower back, buttocks, neck, Swelling of fingers and toes.

HOW CAN PHYSIOTHERAPY HELP?
People with Axial spA should be referred to a PHYSIOTHERAPIST to start an individualised, structured exercise programme which includes; Muscle strengthening exercises, Spinal and other joint mobility exercises, Aerobic exercise.