Asthma, bladder and bowel disorders, lymphatic disturbance, pain from cancer therapy, muscular, joint, and nerve problems are just a few of the physical conditions that physical therapists help patients with. They frequently work as a member of a multidisciplinary medical team that includes specialists in physiatry, neurology, integrated palliative care, orthopaedics, and stroke and heart attack rehabilitation. Orthopedics is a branch of physical therapy that specialises on musculoskeletal problems, treating ailments that impair range of motion, strength, and endurance and frequently result in pain, weakness, and movement limitations. An orthopaedic physical therapist's competence also extends to connective tissues including tendons and ligaments. The neuromusculoskeletal system, which refers to the nerves and muscles that use force to generate intentional movement in various parts of the body, is the focus of orthopaedic physical therapy. Your neuromusculoskeletal system, for instance, allows you to lift your arm to open a cabinet door. A board-certified orthopaedic physical therapist is a specialist who has finished a postdoctoral residency programme and passed a nationally recognised exam to ensure they are more knowledgeable in the field of orthopaedic physical therapy than the entry-level physical therapist, even though orthopaedic physical therapy is what most people consider to be standard physical therapy. One of the most frequent causes for people to seek out orthopaedic physical therapy, which is available all around the country, is back discomfort. It may be a successful course of treatment and result in lower health care costs, including reduced need of subsequently administered injections (such as corticosteroids, which lessen pain) and even surgeries. Any part of the body can be treated by an orthopaedic physical therapist. Outpatient orthopaedic physical therapists treat patients' entire bodies, from head to toe. Physical therapists that specialise in orthopaedics frequently have further training. Blood flow restriction and dry needling are two such instances. To target muscle weakness and enhance general conditioning, blood flow restriction uses pressure cuffs to partially restrict circulation during modest exercise to help surgery or injury recovery (caution should be advised to those with circulatory issues). Thin filiform needles, similar to those used in acupuncture, are used in dry needling to penetrate the skin and activate trigger points to relieve pain. Other methods include massage, stretching, soft tissue manipulation, ultrasound, traction, electrical nerve stimulation, and heat and cold treatments. The use of orthopaedic physical therapy carries various dangers. Techniques for mobilisation or manipulation may cause instability or fracture. Bruising can also result from methods like instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation, and dangers from dry needling include haemorrhage or pneumothorax (puncturing the lungs). Overall, a brief increase in pain is the biggest danger. Before beginning a physical therapy routine, it may be a good idea to visit your doctor to discuss any precautions and make sure there are no contraindications, such as an undiscovered fracture, blood clot, or other medical issue.