What is Physiotherapy?

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Physiotherapy is a clinical health science and profession that aims to habilitate, rehabilitate and improve people with movement disorders by using evidence-based exercise, motivation, adapted equipment, education and advocacy.

Physiotherapists are often referred to as 'movement specialists'. They are trained to assess and treat a variety of conditions that affect the physical function of children, adults and older age.

Physiotherapists study medical science subjects such as anatomy, neuroscience and physiology to develop skills and attitudes necessary for health education and prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with physical disorders and disabilities.

Physiotherapists are the experts in the examination and treatment of Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Pediatric, and cardiothoracic problems that affect peoples’ abilities to move the way they want and function as well as they want in their daily lives. They also expert in Sport injury rehabilitation, Fitness training and exercise prescription for life style disorders.