What is the applicability of physical therapy for pain relief in developing countries and low-resource settings?
Physical therapy is extremely applicable in developing countries and low-resource settings. Most therapies are inexpensive, and those with the strongest efficacy, such as exercise, are among the most inexpensive and easy to administer. Exercise and manual therapy techniques for the management of chronic pain do not require special equipment and can be performed in almost any setting. The principles of physical therapy are clearly to use education and exercise to improve function, which can be done in any setting. Q: What is your philosophy regarding the interdisciplinary management of pain, and what is the physical therapist’s role in a treatment team? A: Interdisciplinary management, particularly for chronic pain, has good evidence to support its efficacy and appears to produce greater effects than treatment by a sole practitioner. Interdisciplinary pain management should be considered for every chronic pain patient. The physical therapist plays a vital role in this team by helping pa
