A physiotherapist works with patients to help them manage pain, balance and mobility. Most people at some point in their lifetime will work with a physiotherapist. You may have been referred to one after a car accident, after surgery, or to address low back pain. They work with patients with all types of conditions or limitations.
A physiotherapist works with patients to develop customised programs designed to restore as much ability and movement as possible.
A physiotherapist takes a holistic, whole-body, approach, addressing not only the physical aspects of your well-being, but also your emotional, psychological and social well-being. They work at all stages of healthcare, including prevention, education, intervention, rehabilitation, and treatment.
The goal of a physiotherapist is to improve your quality of life.
Physiotherapists are trained to help patients at all stages of life, from infant to old age, whose function and movement are impacted by:
Physiotherapists achieve this by using a variety of methods including:
