Weight management is not just about diet and exercise—it’s about finding the right balance that suits an individual’s body, health condition, and lifestyle. For many people, pain, injuries, or mobility issues can become a major barrier to staying active. This is where physiotherapy plays an important role.
1. Understanding the Body Before Starting
A physiotherapist begins with a detailed assessment:
•Posture, joint mobility, and muscle strength
•Existing pain (like knee or back pain)
•Medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, or thyroid problems.
This ensures that the weight management plan is safe, effective, and tailored to individual needs.
2. Safe & Personalized Exercise Programs
Unlike general workout plans, physiotherapy-based exercise programs are customized. These may include:
•Low-impact aerobic exercises (walking, cycling, swimming).
•Strength training to build lean muscle and boost metabolism.
•Flexibility and balance exercises to improve mobility and prevent injuries.
Such programs help burn calories while also strengthening the body.
3. Managing Pain & Preventing Injuries
Extra body weight often puts stress on the knees, hips, and back. Physiotherapy helps by:
•Reducing pain through therapeutic exercises and techniques.
•Correcting posture and movement patterns.
•Ensuring exercise can be continued without the risk of injury.
This keeps individuals consistent with their weight-loss journey.
4. Boosting Metabolism & Daily Function
Strength training guided by physiotherapists increases muscle mass, which raises the resting metabolic rate. This means the body burns more calories even at rest.
Along with that, improved mobility makes it easier to perform daily activities with less fatigue.
5. Lifestyle & Long-Term Benefits
Physiotherapists also guide patients in:
•Choosing safe daily movements.
•Increasing physical activity at home or workplace.
•Maintaining proper ergonomics and posture.
•Staying motivated for long-term weight control.
6. Special Populations
Physiotherapy plays a vital role in weight management for:
•People with PCOS, thyroid disorders, or diabetes.
•Women with post-pregnancy weight gain.
•Individuals recovering from injury, surgery, or bariatric surgery.
Here, physiotherapy ensures that weight reduction happens without compromising health.
Physiotherapy in weight management is about much more than exercise—it is about safe movement, pain relief, strength building, and long-term lifestyle change. With the right physiotherapy guidance, weight loss becomes sustainable, safe, and achievable for everyone, even those with health challenges.
Thank you
Dr.Rupa Bhandari
MPT(Ortho)
