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Quiz: Do You Understand Orthopaedic Physiotherapy?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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1

Orthopaedic physiotherapy focuses on treating injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated joints, ligaments and muscles.

Explanation:
Orthopaedic physiotherapy focuses on treating injuries or disorders of the skeletal system and associated joints, ligaments and muscles.
2

An orthopaedic physiotherapist can help patients before and after surgery.

Explanation:
An orthopaedic physiotherapist also helps patients with pre- and post-operative recovery and rehabilitation.
3

Physiotherapists don't treat ankylosing spondylitis as the bones are too brittle.

Explanation:
Physiotherapists may help patients with orthopaedic conditions such as ACL/MCL injuries, arthritis, fractures, hip/knee replacement and ankylosing spondylitis.
4

Manual therapy is not a common physiotherapy technique.

Explanation:
Physiotherapists often use manual therapy, a hands-on technique to mobilise and manipulate joints to reduce pain and increase range of motion.
5

Physiotherapists will recommend exercise after virtually any injury.

Explanation:
You’ll do some assisted exercises and exercise at home. Physiotherapists will recommend exercise after virtually any injury. Your physiotherapist will show you strengthening exercises based on your condition and current health.

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