India not only has a great cultural and geographic diversity but is one of the few countries where many healthcare sciences have co-existed for ages. Allopathy or Western Medicine is the most recent addition to the health scenario of this country (recent only in relative terms). Homeopathy is also not as old as the concept of Ayurveda or other ancient forms of medicine, so is not a traditional way of treatment. The word Allopathy though commonly used for Modern Medicine has a broader meaning. Being the most organized and probably the quickest in effectiveness, it has taken over most other health care sciences in terms of popularity. Such is the notion developed over the decades that health care and Western Medicine have become synonymous. It commands the authority with a vast back up of research and evidence-based practice which is regulated by international organizations thus making it most universal medical science. Allopathy is a constantly evolving field...
This blog is an effort to emphasize the importance of physiotherapy in physical well being. A simple language sans medical terminology has been used to make the information understandable for the reader. Readers are requested,not to jump to any conclusions about their health merely reading these blogs.One should always seek medical advice in case of any health concerns.