Physiotherapy Individuals who practice as a Physiotherapist must possess a graduate or post-graduate degree from a recognized university and be registered with the regulatory body, the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Physiotherapy is a health-care profession that is concerned with human movement and function, and aims to help people maximize their potential.
Physiotherapists are committed to - improving and maintaining functional independence and physical performance - preventing and managing pain - preventing physical impairments and disability - promoting fitness, health and wellness
Physiotherapy is distinguished from other health-care professions primarily by the constellation of its treatment interventions, which include - strengthening and therapeutic exercise programs - balance retraining - manual therapy techniques (massage, mobilization, manipulation) to reduce pain and stiffness - physical modalities such as ice and heat - electrical modalities such as TENS (electrical nerve stimulation) and ultrasound - gait retraining, often using walking devices such as walkers and crutches - general conditioning regimes - mobility and flexibility improvement - improvements in muscle imbalances and alignment - Acupuncture - some specially trained physiotherapists use this technique to help alleviate your pain |
