Physiotherapists use their knowledge to help people overcome a wide range of problems

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS use their knowledge and skills to help people overcome a wide range of physical health problems.

BONE AND JOINT CONDITIONS

One of the main areas that physiotherapy focuses on is the treatment of conditions and injuries that affect the bones and joints. In particular, physiotherapists often help patients who are recovering from orthopaedic surgery (surgery to correct damage to or deformities of the bones or joints).

HEART AND LUNG CONDITIONS

Physiotherapists may treat people who have had a heart attack; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); cystic fibrosis

NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

Physiotherapists can help people with conditions that affect the brain and nervous system, such as stroke; multiple sclerosis; Parkinson’s disease; cerebral palsy; spina bifida.

CHILDHOOD CONDITIONS

Physiotherapists treat children with musculoskeletal conditions (which affect the bones and muscles).

CONDITIONS THAT OCCUR IN OLD AGE

Physiotherapists often treat conditions that are common in old age, such as arthritis and osteoporosis.

Physiotherapists may help patients who are recovering from hip replacement surgery.

Physiotherapists also play an important role in the general care and wellbeing of elderly people by improving their overall health and fitness to help them stay active and independent.