Abstract

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects individuals who have experienced traumatic events, resulting in a range of psychological and physical symptoms. Traditional treatments often focus on psychotherapy and pharmacological interventions, but emerging evidence suggests that combining physiotherapy with mind-body techniques could offer a more comprehensive and effective approach to rehabilitation. This holistic strategy addresses both the physical manifestations of trauma, such as chronic pain, muscle tension, and poor posture, and the psychological impacts, including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and hyperarousal. Physiotherapy techniques, including manual therapy, movement exercises, and posture correction, aim to alleviate somatic symptoms, while mind-body practices such as yoga, mindfulness meditation, and deep breathing exercises foster emotional healing, stress reduction, and nervous system regulation. Preliminary studies indicate that this integrated approach can improve both physical and psychological outcomes, offering PTSD patients a more well-rounded path to recovery. This abstract explores the potential efficacy of combining these therapies, highlighting their complementary benefits and calling for further research to refine treatment protocols and establish best practices for incorporating physiotherapy and mind-body techniques in PTSD rehabilitation.