Unlocking The Wellness: The Vital Role of Physiotherapy in Health Maintenance of the Doctoral Students
Physiotherapy: Get benefits out of it…
Physiotherapy, often overlooked in traditional healthcare narratives, holds an impactful role in maintaining overall well-being. Beyond injury rehabilitation, physiotherapists are indispensable allies in promoting holistic health and preventing future ailments. Despite it may not be necessary for individuals without injury to attend physiotherapy sessions regularly, there are still potential benefits to consider.
Physiotherapy is not solely about treating pain; it’s also aims to optimizing movement, preventing injuries, then promoting overall well-being. Thus, undoubtedly, it helps doctoral students since they tend to sit long hours for their research works. Here are some benefits that students might find useful from regular physiotherapy sessions:
- Pain Management: Students may experience various types of pain, such as back pain, neck pain, or repetitive strain injuries, due to the demands of academic work. Physiotherapy techniques like manual therapy, stretching exercises, and modalities such as heat or cold therapy can effectively manage pain.
- Posture Correction: Many students spend long hours sitting at desks or hunched over computers, leading to poor posture and musculoskeletal issues. Physiotherapy can help correct posture and alleviate associated pain.
- Preventative Maintenance: Physiotherapy can help identify and address potential imbalances, weaknesses, or movement dysfunction that could lead to injury in the future. By addressing these issues with early physiotherapy intervention at the initial stage, individuals can reduce the risk of developing pain or other musculoskeletal problems later on.
- Performance Enhancement: Physiotherapy not only addresses existing issues but also improves overall physical health and fitness. This can enhance students’ stamina, concentration, and cognitive function, ultimately boosting academic performance.
- Optimizing Function: Even without pain, some students (any individuals) may have limitations in mobility or function that could be improved with individualized physiotherapy interventions. Enhancing overall movement quality leads to better physical performance and a higher quality of life.
- Education and Guidance: Physiotherapists can provide valuable education and guidance on proper body mechanics, posture, and ergonomics, which are the key element to prevent injuries and improve overall movement efficiency, regardless of pain status.
- Wellness Promotion: Regular physiotherapy sessions can contribute to overall wellness by promoting healthy movement habits through exercise prescription, lifestyle modification, stress reduction, and improved body awareness, which can cause a positive impact on mental and emotional well-being.
In a nutshell…
Ultimately, the decision to attend physiotherapy regularly, especially in the absence of pain, depends on individual goals, lifestyle, and preferences. Consulting with a physiotherapist can help determine whether regular sessions would be beneficial and what specific areas could be addressed to optimize overall health and function. By addressing physical ailments and promoting healthy habits, physiotherapy enhances students’ quality of life, allowing them to fully engage in academic and extracurricular activities without being hindered by pain or discomfort.
In summary, physiotherapy plays a crucial role in supporting the health and well-being of higher learning education students by addressing physical issues, managing pain, promoting stress reduction, enhancing performance, preventing injuries, and improving overall quality of life.
Ms Goh Yee Ling is a senior physiotherapist at WELL Rehab Physiotherapy Centre, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia. Her specialization in musculoskeletal dysfunction and work-related injury. She is passionate about human connection and have strong believe in the power of positive communication during her therapy session with patients. She is aspired to disseminate the health-wellness knowledge among greater population.
Dr. Teo Poh Chuin joined the Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) as a Senior Lecturer in 2019. Her research expertise includes marketing, consumer behaviour, branding, international business and sustainable consumption. For more information about her research and publications, visit: https://business.utm.my/poh-chuin-intro/
Dr. Theresa Ho Char Fei is a Senior Lecturer at Azman Hashim International Business School, UTM. She has published her research works in renowned international journals such as Journal of Asia Pacific Business, Global Business Review, Journal of Relationship Marketing, Business Strategy Series, and Journal of Entrepreneurship Education. Her research interests are in the areas of Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Intellectual Capital and Organisational Behaviour.
Dr Farzana Quoquab is an Associate Professor at Azman Hashim International Business School, UTM. She is an active researcher and expert in green and sustainability marketing related issues. For more information about her research and publications, visit: https://business.utm.my/farzana_intro