Physiotherapist

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Physiotherapists are university-educated health practitioners who assess, diagnose and treat movement problems, cardio-respiratory and neurological disorders, and pain caused by joint, muscle and nerve ailments in adults and children. Children with developmental disability, particularly physical disability, can benefit greatly from physiotherapy.

Physiotherapists help people to move and be physically independent and give them information about ways to stay healthy.

Physiotherapists use drug-free treatments such as the following: joint manipulation; hydrotherapy; exercise and stretches; hot packs, ice and ultrasound; massage and breathing exercises. They will also devise an appropriate exercise program as part of an individual’s treatment.

Physiotherapy can help children with physical impairments, asthma and other breathing problems, diabetes and arthritis, as well those recovering from an injury or stroke.

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