Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Our Expert Physiotherapist
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A Neuro Physiotherapist is a healthcare professional specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with neurological conditions. They use specialized techniques to improve movement, manage pain, and help individuals recover from conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and brain injuries. Their goal is to optimize physical function and enhance the quality of life for patients dealing with neurological impairments.
Yes, that's correct. A physiotherapist is considered a "movement specialist" because their primary focus is to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals by improving their physical movement and function through exercise, manual therapy, and education. They help people recover from injuries, manage pain, and maintain mobility across all stages of life.
Key points about physiotherapists as movement specialists:
- Focus on movement: They analyze and address limitations in a patient's movement patterns, whether due to injury, illness, or disability.
- Exercise prescription: They design personalized exercise programs to enhance strength, flexibility, coordination, and range of motion.
- Manual therapy: Physiotherapists use hands-on techniques like soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulations to improve movement and reduce pain.
- Holistic approach: They consider the whole body and its movement mechanics, not just the site of pain.
Yes, physiotherapy is a science-based profession. It is rooted in principles from anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and medical research. Physiotherapists use evidence-based techniques and treatment methods to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with movement dysfunctions or injuries. By applying scientific knowledge, physiotherapists aim to improve patients' mobility, relieve pain, and enhance overall quality of life.
Yes, in India, physiotherapists are recognized as first-contact healthcare practitioners, especially in musculoskeletal, neurological, and rehabilitation care.
- They are recognized as independent practitioners under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act. This allows them to set up their own private practice and treat patients without needing a doctor's referral. However, they must be appropriately qualified and registered to legally practice physiotherapy.
- This means you can directly consult a physiotherapist without needing a referral from a doctor. Physiotherapists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat your condition independently to help you recover safely and effectively.
Yes, according to the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), physiotherapists in India are authorized to use the title "Dr." as a prefix and "PT" (Physiotherapist) as a suffix. This was officially announced on April 23, 2025, recognizing their professional role in healthcare.
However, it is important to understand that physiotherapists are not medical doctors (MBBS), but are specialized doctors in rehabilitation and physical therapy.
Movhabily Physiotherapy℠ is a specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Centre. We help patients who have:
- Severe mobility problems
- Balance difficulties and frequent falls
- Bedridden conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Chronic pain or long-term functional limitations
- Difficulty with daily activities and independence
Many patients approach us after limited improvement elsewhere or when they want to avoid surgery.
We provide structured, one-on-one, expert-led rehabilitation programs designed to improve mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.
Yes, Movhabily Physiotherapy℠ offers expert rehabilitation programs for chronic (non-communicable) diseases. Our personalized approach—using exercise, breathing techniques, and lifestyle education—helps manage and improve many health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular, respiratory diseases, and cancer recovery.
Benefits of physiotherapy for these conditions include:
- Hypertension:
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces total peripheral resistance
- Improves blood vessel (endothelial) function
- Decreases inflammation and oxidative stress
- Diabetes:
- Enhances insulin sensitivity
- Improves blood sugar control
- Boosts cardiovascular fitness
- Cardiovascular Disease:
- Increases exercise capacity
- Reduces angina and breathlessness
- Enhances overall quality of life
- Obesity:
- Aids in weight loss
- Improves body composition
- Promotes healthy lifestyle habits
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases (like COPD):
- Improves functional capacity
- Reduces breathlessness
- Strengthens respiratory muscles
- Cancer
- Reduces cancer-related fatigue
- Improves mobility and physical strength
- Enhances quality of life during and after treatment
We focus on restoring your mobility, strength, and overall well-being, empowering you to live a healthier, more active life.
- Yes, at Movhabily Physiotherapy℠, we specialize in natural healing through physiotherapy, without the need for surgery or medication. Our treatment approach focuses on personalized exercise programs, hands-on therapy, and rehabilitation techniques to help you recover from pain, injuries, and mobility issues effectively. Many patients have avoided surgeries and long-term medication through our evidence-based physiotherapy treatments.
- However, this does not mean we advise you to stop any ongoing medications. As per the World Health Organization (WHO) factsheet, rehabilitation can be delivered alongside other health interventions, including medications, to achieve the best outcomes.
To gain confidence from other patients who have successfully recovered, you can visit our Testimonials page or check our Google Reviews.
Physiotherapy can have side effects, but they are usually temporary and mild. These side effects include:
- Soreness: You might feel sore or tender in the treated area after a session. This is a natural response to the body adjusting to new physical demands.
- Fatigue: You might feel tired after an intensive session.
- Headaches: You might experience mild headaches, especially if you're undergoing neck or head treatments.
- Dizziness: You might experience dizziness or lightheadedness, especially if you're doing exercises that involve balance.
- Muscle spasms: You might experience muscle spasms or stiffness due to the new movements and exercises.
Physiotherapy treatment is generally not painful. While some techniques, like stretching or manual therapy, may cause mild discomfort, our goal is to improve your movement and reduce pain over time. Our physiotherapists always tailor treatments to your comfort level and work with you to ensure the process is manageable. If you experience any pain during treatment, please communicate with your therapist, and adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.
Rehabilitation is important because it helps people regain their abilities and independence after an injury, illness, or disease. It can also help people manage chronic conditions, and improve their quality of life.
Benefits of rehabilitation
- Recovers abilities: Rehabilitation can help people regain physical, mental, and cognitive abilities.
- Helps people be independent: Rehabilitation helps people with health conditions participate in work, education, and other activities.
- Reduces disability: Rehabilitation can help people reduce the impact of a health condition on their daily lives.
- Helps people age well: Rehabilitation helps older people reduce their risk of falls and the need for hospital stays.
- Helps people recover from injuries: Rehabilitation helps people recover from injuries such as road traffic accidents.
- Improves quality of life: Rehabilitation can help people improve their quality of life and sense of wellbeing.
- Reduces hospital stays: Rehabilitation can help people avoid costly hospital stays and re-admissions.
- Helps people return to work: Rehabilitation can help people return to work, education, and community life.
- Helps people manage chronic conditions: Rehabilitation can help people manage chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Rehabilitation is an essential health service that helps people with health conditions live independently and participate in their communities. It's a key component of universal health coverage. To learn more about rehabilitation, visit: About Rehabilitation.
- A medical diagnosis identifies a disease or condition based on medical tests, symptoms, and pathology (e.g., stroke, arthritis, or herniated disc). It is typically made by a physician.
- A movement diagnosis, made by a physiotherapist, identifies impairments in movement patterns and functional limitations caused by an injury, neurological condition, or musculoskeletal issue (e.g., movement coordination deficit, weakness, or postural dysfunction). It helps in designing a personalized rehabilitation plan to restore optimal movement and function.
While a medical diagnosis focuses on the disease, a movement diagnosis focuses on how the condition affects a person's mobility and daily activities.
Movhabily Physiotherapy℠ focuses primarily on active rehabilitation and personalized exercise programs for lasting pain relief. Passive modalities like Interferential Therapy (IFT), Short Wave Diathermy (SWD), Ultrasound Therapy (UST), and traction are only recommended when absolutely necessary to complement active treatment or facilitate recovery. Our approach emphasizes holistic care to address the root cause of pain and improve overall function.
Yes, you can do exercise without a physiotherapist’s guidance, but it is important to consider your current physical condition. If you are healthy and have no existing injuries or conditions, general exercises can be beneficial. However, if you have an injury, chronic pain, or a specific health issue, it’s recommended to seek a physiotherapist’s advice to ensure your exercise program is safe and tailored to your needs, minimizing the risk of further injury.
Yes, investing in physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation is considered valuable because it can significantly improve a person's mobility, function, and overall quality of life by addressing injuries, chronic conditions, and disabilities, often leading to reduced pain, increased independence, and a faster return to active lifestyles; making it a worthwhile investment in personal health and wellbeing.
Key points highlighting the value of physiotherapy:
- Preventative care: Physiotherapy can help prevent future injuries by addressing imbalances and promoting proper movement patterns.
- Pain management: Physiotherapists use various techniques to alleviate pain from musculoskeletal conditions, including manual therapy, exercises, and modalities like heat or ice.
- Improved function: Physiotherapy aims to restore and optimize movement function, allowing individuals to perform daily activities with ease.
- Faster recovery: For post-surgical or injury rehabilitation, physiotherapy can accelerate the healing process and promote optimal recovery.
- Holistic approach: Physiotherapists consider the whole body and individual needs when developing treatment plans, promoting patient engagement and empowerment.
Our treatment process follows six simple steps:
- Fill the Medical History Form
Complete the form so we can understand your condition better. - Book an Appointment
Schedule your consultation online through the Appointment page. - Consultation
Our Neuro Physiotherapist will listen to your concerns and explain your condition. - Assessment
A detailed physical and functional assessment is performed to evaluate mobility, strength, balance, and overall health. - Consent & Scheduling
After discussing the treatment plan, you will sign the consent form and schedule your sessions. - Treatment Begins
You will start your personalized physiotherapy and rehabilitation program.
You can view our complete treatment process by clicking the “How We Treat” tab on our website.
We provide specialized physiotherapy and rehabilitation services across a range of disciplines, tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Our primary services include
- Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) Rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Cardiac and pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Women’s Health Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehabilitation and fall Prevention
- Paediatric Rehabilitation
- Cognitive and functional Rehabilitation
- Virtual care Rehabilitation
At Movhabily Physiotherapy℠, our clinic hours are divided into consultation hours and treatment hours.
1. Consultation Hours are for meeting with our specialist physiotherapist to assess your condition, understand your needs, and create a personalized rehabilitation or therapy plan.
- Timing: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Booking: You can book your appointment through this link https://movhabilyphysiotherapy.com/book-consultation
- Note: Only one consultation is scheduled per day.
2. Treatment Hours are when physiotherapy sessions are carried out based on the plan created during consultation.
- Timing: Daily from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Available slots: You can check the treatment slots by scrolling down the Book Consultation page to the section titled “Available Physiotherapy Treatment Slots.”
It is necessary to consult with our specialist physiotherapist before starting any treatment to ensure safe, effective, and goal-oriented rehabilitation.
At Movhabily Physiotherapy℠, session duration and the total number of visits are personalized according to your condition, progress, and recovery goals.
- Typical duration: Most sessions last 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Extended duration: For chronic or complex neurological conditions, sessions may last up to 1.5–2 hours if needed.
- Cognitive impairment: Patients with memory, attention, or problem-solving difficulties may require more sessions, depending on the results of cognitive assessments.
- Frequency: Most patients need 10 to 60 sessions, usually one session per day.
The number of sessions you may need depends on:
- Age
- Severity or stage of the condition
- How long you’ve had the problem
- Other health conditions (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure)
- Whether the issue is neurological, orthopaedic, or chronic
- Your recovery goals and how your body responds to therapy
Note: For certain neurological conditions, rehabilitation may continue for a longer period—until maximum function and independence in daily activities are restored.
At Movhabily Physiotherapy℠, our session charges are kept affordable while covering complete rehabilitation under one roof. Instead of paying separately for different consultants and therapists, you receive an integrated program designed for your recovery.
1. Clinic (Outpatient) Sessions
• 60 minutes – ₹1000
2. Home Care Sessions
• 60 minutes – ₹1500 + travel charges
3. Virtual Care Sessions
• 60 minutes – ₹2000 + service charges
We focus on delivering holistic, high-quality care that supports long-term health and independence—offering more value than the fee you pay.
Every program is personalized to your condition and recovery goals. The treatment plan and session duration will be discussed during your consultation. For a more accurate estimate, please contact us directly or schedule a consultation.
No, you cannot walk in without an appointment. We ask you to book in advance to give each person the best care without waiting.
- To book an appointment with a Specialist Physiotherapist, please visit our website www.movhabilyphysiotherapy.com.
- Click on the Appointment menu at the top of our website. You will be redirected to the Book Appointment page. Under Neurological Physiotherapist – Consultation (In Clinic), click the BOOK NOW button, choose your preferred date and time, and confirm your booking online. (you don’t have to pay while booking).
- After booking, please confirm your appointment by calling or messaging us at 9042428391.
You don't need a referral to receive treatment at Movhabily Physiotherapy. However, certain conditions may require a medical diagnosis and red flag assessment. According to The National Commission of Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 (Government of India), physiotherapists can practice independently.
Yes, Movhabily Physiotherapy℠ is fully accessible. Our clinic is located on the ground floor with a ramp facility for easy entry. A wheelchair is also available for those who need assistance. Kindly inform us in advance about your requirements so we can have everything ready for your visit.
Absolutely! At Movhabily Physiotherapy℠, we pride ourselves on providing personalized care tailored to your unique needs, concerns, and goals. Our physiotherapists focus on your overall well-being, crafting individualized treatment plans and offering a supportive, one-on-one approach to ensure the best rehabilitation outcomes.
Key aspects of personal care and attention in physiotherapy include:
- Detailed assessment
- Active listening
- Patient Education
- Individualized exercise prescription
- Respectful communication
- Addressing psychological factors
- Flexibility in treatment approach
- Nutritional and diet advice
- If you are looking for specialist-led, personalized, and scientifically based care, Movhabily Physiotherapy℠ is one of the top choices in India.
- We provide rehabilitation for neurological conditions, orthopedic problems, chronic pain, heart and lung conditions, women’s health, and lifestyle-related disorders. Every patient receives a treatment plan designed specifically for their needs.
- While many clinics provide good physiotherapy care, Movhabily Physiotherapy℠ follows a goal-based and function-focused approach. Our aim is to help you return to your daily activities and achieve your personal movement goals through a structured and supervised rehabilitation program.
- Your recovery is guided by experts at every step.
Rehabilitation benefits people of all ages, from children to adults.
Rehabilitation benefits people of all ages, from children to adults.
Rehabilitation benefits people of all ages, from children to adults.
Rehabilitation benefits people of all ages, from children to adults.
Rehabilitation benefits people of all ages, from children to adults.
Rehabilitation benefits people of all ages, from children to adults.
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