Further Information 1.
Physiotherapy is a client-centred profession which aims at optimising quality of life.
Physiotherapists are trained to asess clients and to use skilled manual techniques, exercise therapy and electrotherapy to reduce pain, promote healing and improve function. The holistic approach to management include counselling, which empowers the client to improve his or her quality of life. Service is offered to clients of all ages with conditions such as headaches, bronchitis, asthma, cerebral palsy, strokes, fractured bones, stiff joints, sports injuries and painful necks and backs. The physiotherapist is trained to work in many settings as a member of the health care team. The Physiotherapy profession has primary contact status, which means that medical referral of clients is no longer required by law.