About Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy is a health care profession which sees human movement as central to the health and well being of individuals. Physiotherapy identifies and maximizes movement potential through health promotion, preventive healthcare, treatment and rehabilitation. They helps and treat people of all ages with physical problems caused by illness, accident or ageing.

The core skills used by physiotherapists include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and the application of electro-physical modalities. Physiotherapists also have an appreciation of psychological, cultural and social factors which influence their clients.

Areas of Physiotherapy -
The following are just a few of the areas physiotherapists work -
* Out Patients     * Intensive Care    * Women Health    * Care of the elderly    * Stroke Patients    * Orthopedics    * Mental illness    * Learning difficulties    * Pediatrics    * Occupational Health    * Terminally ill.

In fact wherever people are at risk of injury from their occupation or activities, Physiotherapists are required there.
"Physiotherapy is a 'Hand ON' Physical career in every sense. The personal qualities needed for this rewarding role are tolerance, patience and compassion, you will also need to be level-headed, practical and have good communication skills."

Career in Physiotherapy -
There is a very wide range of work within the physiotherapy profession. After initial clinical experience one may choose to specialize in a specific area that interests you. Specialist areas include community. Sports medicine, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Private practice or with the elderly. Most newly qualified physiotherapists will work in the hospitals at a time in different specialties. During this time they will also undertake on-calls and weekend work.
Physiotherapists may work in one or any combination of the following specialized areas -

* Burns     * Consultation     * Geriatrics     * Home Care     * Neurology    Orthopedics
* Pediatrics