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Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in
human movement caused by injury and disease.
A physiotherapist may perform the following tasks:
- assess the physical condition of patients to diagnose
problems and plan appropriate treatment
- use a range of techniques to strengthen and stretch
muscles and joints to improve patient mobility (perform
massage, hydrotherapy, breathing and relaxation techniques)
- perform spinal and peripheral joint mobilisation and
manipulation
- use equipment such as heat packs, exercise equipment,
ice packs, ultrasound and electrotherapy to ease pain,
reduce swelling and improve range of movement
- re-train patients to walk or to use devices such as
walking frames, splints, crutches and wheelchairs
- educate patients, their families and the community to
prevent injury and disability and to lead healthy lifestyles
- plan and implement community fitness programs
- maintain patient records.
Physiotherapists may specialise in specific areas such as
musculoskeletal physiotherapy, women's health, aged care,
chest conditions, occupational health and safety, sports
medicine, babies and young children, problems of the nervous
system and spinal injuries, administration, education and
research.
Physiotherapists may work as part of a health care team,
independently in private practice, within the school system or
as industry consultants.
Required Skills - Physiotherapist
- patience
- genuine interest in people
- good health
- physically fit
- problem-solving skills
- good communication skills
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