Physiotherapy
Introduction
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and
exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent
disease.
The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay
in work while helping them remain independent for as long as possible.
ou can benefit from physiotherapy at any time in your life. Physiotherapy helps with back pain
or sudden injury, managing long-term medical condition such as asthma, and in preparing for
childbirth or a sporting event.