The specific duties and responsibilities of physiotherapists include the following: reviewing patients' medical history: you review your patient's medical records to help you understand their past conditions and previous treatment plans. You also perform tests and physical examinations to assess a patient's posture, strength and mobility. The tests and medical records help you create a specialised treatment plan for each patient. diagnosing and prescribing a treatment plan: you diagnose patient injuries and use the information to develop treatment programs. You also regularly analyse patient reports and data to assess whether the treatment is working. administering soft tissue massages: you can use massage therapy as part of your treatment plan. The treatment helps your patients by increasing blood circulation and easing pain in the tendons, nerves and muscles. manipulation of joints: as a physiotherapist, you use various manipulation and stimulation methods to promote muscle contraction and boost mobility. Sometimes, you use electrical stimulation methods. using heat and cold treatment methods: as part of the treatment plan, you may apply heat to some muscles or joints to stimulate blood flow or apply cold treatments to minimise inflammation. educating patients: as a physiotherapist, you advise your patients on the best exercises to do at home to boost their treatment plans. You can teach them some therapy methods and ways to maintain an active lifestyle to prevent the development of new conditions.