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Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists Nature of Work

Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury and disease. Physiotherapists assess patients, plan, and carry out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Physiotherapists are employed in hospitals, clinics, industry, sports organizations, rehabilitation centers and extended care facilities, or they may work in private practice.

Physiotherapists Work Conditions

Physiotherapists may work as part of a health care team, independently in private practice, within the school system or as industry consultants.

Physiotherapists Personal Requirements

• genuine interest in people
• good communication skills
• good health
• patience
• physically fit
• problem-solving skills

Physiotherapists Employment Requirements

• A university degree in physiotherapy and a period of supervised practical training
• A license or registration with a regulatory may be required.

Physiotherapists Duties and Tasks

Physiotherapists may perform the following tasks:

• assess the physical condition of patients to diagnose problems and plan appropriate treatment
• educate patients, their families and the community to prevent injury and disability and to lead healthy lifestyles
• maintain patient records
• perform spinal and peripheral joint mobilization and manipulation
• plan and implement community fitness programs
• re-train patients to walk or to use devices such as walking frames, splints, crutches and wheelchairs
• use a range of techniques to strengthen and stretch muscles and joints to improve patient mobility (perform massage, hydrotherapy, breathing and relaxation techniques)
• use equipment such as heat packs, exercise equipment, ice packs, ultrasound and electrotherapy to ease pain, reduce swelling and improve range of movement

Physiotherapist Example Titles

• Physical Therapist
• Registered Physiotherapist
• Research Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist Related Occupations

• Chiropractor
• Massage Therapist
• Medical Practitioner
• Occupational Therapist
• Physical rehabilitation technicians

Physiotherapists Related Industries

• Pharmaceutical
• Biotech / Biology

BBC News

NHS reform: GPs and physiotherapists urges scrapping BBC News Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, which has over 50000 members, said the views of ... Save NHS: 100000 GPs And Physiotherapists Call For Health Bill To Be Scrapped ...Eurasia Review Letter to David Cameron says unnecessary reorganisation could leave the ...Daily Mail GPs' gust of realismMorning Star Online all 522 news articles »

Netball physio will have a ball Central Western Daily Turnbull, the son of former Orange Emus coach Richard Turnbull, has taken up an offer of a post-grad scholarship physio position at the Australian Institute of Sport. The 28-year-old has a physiotherapy and sports physiology practice in Wagga, ...

Farewell to physio Les, an Ashton Gate legend This is Bristol A WELL-known Bristol physio- therapist who treated countless sporting stars, but always had time to look after people from less glamorous backgrounds, has died at the age of 86. Les Bardsley treated famous cricketers such as Sir Ian Botham and Sir Viv ...