Physiotherapists
Core
Assess, diagnose, and treat patients to restore physical health and functional abilities through exercises, therapies, and interventions.
Role type
Physiotherapist
Builds
Patient recovery and functional improvement programs
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical assessment, treatment plan design, therapeutic exercise prescription, pain management, joint mobility restoration, balance and coordination training, patient education, health promotion program development
Responsibilities
Administering muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests; Designing treatment programs to address patients' problems; Treating patients to reduce pain, improve circulation, strengthen muscles, and restore joint mobility; Using therapeutic modalities including exercise, heat, cold, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy; Consulting with other health professionals; Instructing patients and families in home procedures; Recording treatments and patient progress; Developing preventative health promotion programs