THE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST

The role of physiotherapist

The role of 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. .

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.

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.

Assess fitness to work and sports.

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

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 physicians and other health professionals.

Patient and the Physiotherapist

Increasing number of elderly in the community where experts predict that 20% of the world's population in 2030 of people over 65 years. It should not be considered for the aging as a disease, but as a natural process involving gradual change in form and function and the ability to withstand the pressure which starts from the deterioration of the staging. The significant improvement in health care in the world ...