Published by Al-Shama Physiotherapy ClinicClinician: Dr. Zahra Fatima, DPT
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Physiotherapy answers & exercise guides
Clear answers to common questions, and exercise guides you can explore before your appointment.
About physiotherapy
10 guides- Is a physiotherapist a doctor in Pakistan?↗
- What is physiotherapy?↗
- How many physiotherapy sessions do I need?↗
- Is physiotherapy painful?↗
- What are the side effects of physiotherapy?↗
- When should I see a physiotherapist?↗
- What are the benefits of physiotherapy?↗
- How much does physiotherapy cost in Pakistan?↗
- Is physiotherapy free in Pakistan?↗
- How do I choose a good physiotherapist?↗
Online appointments
2 guidesDeciding who to see
6 guidesLooking after yourself
9 guides- Heat or ice for pain, which one should I use?↗
- What is the best sleeping position for back pain?↗
- How should I sit to protect my back and neck?↗
- What is the correct way to lift something heavy?↗
- Do posture correction exercises actually work?↗
- When does stretching help, and when does it make pain worse?↗
- Which exercises relieve pain, and how much pain is safe?↗
- How do I build a home exercise routine and stick to it?↗
- How long does pain take to heal?↗
Exercise guides
13 guides- Knee Exercises You Can Do at Home↗
- Shoulder Exercises You Can Do at Home↗
- Back Pain Exercises You Can Do at Home↗
- Neck Exercises You Can Do at Home↗
- Hip Exercises You Can Do at Home↗
- Ankle and Foot Exercises↗
- Wrist and Hand Exercises↗
- Core Strengthening Exercises↗
- Balance Exercises for Older Adults↗
- Breathing Exercises for the Chest and Lungs↗
- Facial Exercises for Bell's Palsy and Facial Palsy↗
- How to Do Pelvic Floor Exercises Properly↗
- Stretches and Exercises for Desk Workers↗
