Physiotherapy is a specialist branch of medicine that helps remediate impairments in movement, and promote patients’ quality of life through physical intervention to improve mobility and function. Physiotherapy is a science that seeks to improve movement dysfunction, promote optimal health and functions of the human body. It is a healthcare profession which provides services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout life. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors.

Physiotherapy is a primary health care profession aimed at enhancing mobility, physical independence & quality of life. It is focused on; treating a variety of conditions and promoting health & well-being. It is also prescribed to individuals who vary in; age and athletic ability. Physiotherapists are skilled in the hands-on management of medical problems.

What does a Physiotherapist do?

• They are the first-line health professionals who are skilled in health promotion, injury prevention and patient management.
• They diagnose and make decisions on the presenting problem
• They treat the individuals by using education, exercise, electrotherapy, and manual therapy techniques and maneuvers.
• They rehabilitate the individuals to achieve the best functional level

How do Physiotherapists Approach Patient Care?

They are Patient-friendly and:

• Pursue the individual goals and aspirations of their patients
• Tackle the root cause of physical health problems

Release clients in good health as quickly as possible

What specific conditions do Physiotherapists treat?