Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy involves the holistic approach to the prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic management of pain, disorders of movement or optimisation of function to enhance the health and welfare of the community from an individual or population perspective. Physiotherapy (PT) is a healthcare profession, which encompasses various treatment modalities such as massages, heat therapy, exercises, electrotherapy, patient education, and advice for treating an injury, ailment, or deformity. Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.
* The field of physical therapy has sub-specialties in five distinct practice areas:
Orthopedic.
Geriatric.
Neurological.
Cardiopulmonary.
Pediatric.
* qualities of a 'good' physiotherapist were identified as:
1. responsive
2. ethical
3. caring,
4. competent
5. communicative
6. collabora
