As a physiotherapist, you’ll focus on identifying and maximising movement to improve the health and wellbeing of your patients.
Your role is vital in treating a variety of conditions such as:
- neurological (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s).
- neuromusculoskeletal (back pain, whiplash associated disorder, sports injuries, arthritis).
- cardiovascular (chronic heart disease, rehabilitation after heart attack).
- respiratory (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis).
You’ll work with people on a daily basis, recommending exercise, carrying out massage, and using high-tech ultrasound equipment or even hydrotherapy pools, depending on your patients’ needs.
Once a patient’s movement problem has been diagnosed, you’ll work with them to determine a treatment plan. You’ll also promote good health and advise people on how to avoid injury.
