“Keep Moving But when …. why …. where?” Answer to "Where"

 

So we answered “When” and “Why” from “Keep Moving But when …. why …. where?”

Now let us get to answer of “Where”...

After the injury and initial rest period, mobilization should always be under observation of a Physiotherapist.

But what is this mobilization?

Mobilization is movement of any part whose movement is restricted. The question is, "For such a movement do I need a physiotherapist?"

Let’s  consider our door example. I came back to open my door. But the hinges are too  stuck, so I try a bit of force but the door won’t open. With less force door won't open. So I increase my force.  Due to more force, the door opens but the hinges break. So do we really want to break our hinges with more force???

In our knee example, if we put undue stress on the joint to increase movement there can be internal damage to the knee.  But if the force is negligible there won’t be any change in movement. There has to balanced force which will cause improvement in knee. 

Such a balanced force by a skilful and experienced physiotherapist will help to improve the knee.

This force can be in a kind of exercise, manual therapy, etc.

So to answer “Where”, it has to be at a Physiotherapy clinic by an experienced physiotherapist.