Question 1

Where does Dr. Abishek Colaco   (Physiotherapist) practice?

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Dr. Abishek Colaco   (Physiotherapist) practices at Colaco Physiotherapy Clinic - Margao.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Abishek Colaco   (Physiotherapist)?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Abishek Colaco (Physiotherapist) for PIVD (Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc), Sports Injury, Knee care. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Abishek Colaco   (Physiotherapist)'s education qualification?

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Dr. Abishek Colaco   (Physiotherapist) has the following qualifications - BPTh/BPT.

Question 4

What does Dr. Abishek Colaco   (Physiotherapist) specialises in ?

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Dr. Abishek Colaco (Physiotherapist) specialises as Physiotherapist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Abishek Colaco   (Physiotherapist) have?

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Dr. Abishek Colaco (Physiotherapist) has an overall experience of 7 years. View where has Dr. Abishek Colaco (Physiotherapist) practiced in the past.

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Who is Dr. Abishek Colaco   (Physiotherapist)?

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Dr. Abishek Colaco is a Physiotherapist in Margao, South Goa and has an experience of 7 years in this field. Dr. Abishek Colaco practices at Colaco Physiotherapy Clinic in Margao, South Goa. He completed BPTh/BPT from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, India in 2019. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: PIVD (Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc),Sports Injury,Knee care,Knee Pain Physiotherapy and Sciatica Pain etc.. 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.

Question 8

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

Question 10

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.

Dr. Abishek Colaco (Physiotherapist)

Margao, South Goa

Colaco Physiotherapy Clinic

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