Question 1

Where does Dr. Rahul Baruah   (Physiotherapist) practice?

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Dr. Rahul Baruah   (Physiotherapist) practices at Palon Re-Walk - Hatigaon.

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What is Dr. Rahul Baruah   (Physiotherapist)'s education qualification?

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Dr. Rahul Baruah   (Physiotherapist) has the following qualifications - BPTh/BPT.

Question 3

What does Dr. Rahul Baruah   (Physiotherapist) specialises in ?

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Dr. Rahul Baruah (Physiotherapist) specialises as Physiotherapist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Rahul Baruah   (Physiotherapist) have?

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Dr. Rahul Baruah (Physiotherapist) has an overall experience of 18 years. View where has Dr. Rahul Baruah (Physiotherapist) practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Rahul Baruah   (Physiotherapist)?

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Dr. Rahul Baruah(PT) Neurorehabilitation Specialist | Founder & Director - Palon ReWalk, Guwahati With 18+ years of experience, Trained in ICU Rehabilitation from Germany, and Certified EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Consultant from Singapore. Specialised in AI based Physiotherapy Robotics. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

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Who are Physiotherapists?

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A Physiotherapist is a health care professional who helps patients maintain, maximize or restore their muscle strength, mechanical body functions, and overall quality of life. They help regain movement and physical functions after the loss of physical ability due to illness, injury, or aging.

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What qualifications do Physiotherapists have?

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A 4-year degree [BPT], recognized by the General Association is the basic requirement for an individual to become a Physiotherapist. Additionally, the following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Physiotherapist:- BSc - Physiotherapy- Diploma in Physiotherapy- Masters Of Physiotherapy- MSPT (Master of Physical Therapy)- MPTh/MPT - Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physiotherapy- Doctor Of Physical Therapy (DPT)- MSc. - Physiotherapy- MSc - Clinical Physiotherapy- BPTh

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What conditions do Physiotherapists treat?

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Some of the most common conditions that Physiotherapists treat are:- Back pain and sciatica- Muscle weakness tears- Neck pain- Tendonitis and tendon tears- Disc-related conditions- General fatigue and deconditioning- Shoulder impingement- Frozen shoulder- Repetitive strain injuries- Headache- Bursitis- Arthritis and osteoarthritis- Spondylitis, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis- Post joint surgery to repair meniscus, tendons, ligaments- Post joint replacement- Joint dislocation or joint instability- Vehicle accident injuries- Muscle weakness and muscle tears- Balance issues- Sprains and strains

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How are Physiotherapists different from Orthopedic Surgeons?

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Physiotherapists help patients build muscle strength and endurance, regain their range of motion, improve their coordination, decrease pain, swelling, and inflammation of joints, and allow the patients to enhance their quality of life. An Orthopedic surgeon will diagnose and provide treatment when the muscles are injured to an extent where the injured areas can be put back together only with orthopedic surgery. For serious fractures, surgery is required to set the bones together and allow proper healing.

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How are Physiotherapists different from chiropractors?

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Physiotherapists help patients build muscle strength and endurance, regain their range of motion, improve their coordination, decrease pain, swelling, and inflammation of joints, and allow the patients to enhance their quality of life. Chiropractors treat mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system through the manual adjustment or manipulation of the spinal vertebrae. Chiropractic treatment is primarily used as an alternative pain relief for muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues such as tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.

Dr. Rahul Baruah (Physiotherapist)

Hatigaon, Guwahati

Palon Re-Walk

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