PATIENT AND THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Patient and the physiotherapist

Introduction

Physiotherapy is a profession of health sciences dedicated to the assessment and restoration of functional capacity in humans. Physiotherapy aims the prevention, maintenance and / or restoring optimal functional capacity psycho-neuro-sensorimotor person, taking into account its environment. (Ahmed, Dawson and Smith, 2007, 138).

A physiotherapist qualified to evaluate the fitness of a person and the treatment required, either. Using manual techniques or by using electrotherapy. She may also have recourse to individual exercise programs or other specialized processes. She has a thorough knowledge of the human body works and trained and driven to improve the power of movement and physical function and pain relief. He should be able to contribute, through the use of appropriate technology, development, maintenance or restoration of all bodily functions and mental patient. In case of irreversible physical disability or the physiotherapist teach a substitution. (Ahmed, Dawson and Smith, 2007, 138).

Roles of the Physiotherapist

• Assess the movement, strength, endurance and other physical abilities of the patient.

• Plan and implement exercise programs to maintain, improve or restore physical well-being of a patient.

• Assess the impact, of an injury or disability on physical function.

• Develop and implement programs which may include therapeutic exercise, manipulation, massage, education and the use of electrotherapy equipment, hydrotherapy or other mechanical equipment. (Taylor , Francis, 2005, 236)

• Assess fitness to work and sports.

• Establish a program and provide the necessary education to restore movement and reduce pain.

• Offer individualized treatment following an injury or disability based on scientific knowledge and a comprehensive assessment of the patient's condition, environmental factors and lifestyle.

• Maintain clinical records and statistics.

• Work in a research environment; produce specialized equipment, develop treatment methods and assessment tools.

• Discuss problems, needs and progress of patients with ...