Physiotherapy is that part of medicine which involves a systematic approach of evaluating the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, genitourinary, dermatological, ophthalmic, psychological and neurological systems of the body and then seeking to address the deficiency in the systems by the use of physical modalities such as heat, electric current, sound, electromagnetic waves, laser, ice, soft tissue mobilization (STM), exercises and above all reassurance.
It is involved in prevention, curative, rehabilitative, maintenance (control) and consultative aspects of health-care delivery. It is available at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health care.
A physiotherapist can work in an/a: hospital, geriatrics (old peoples’) home, sports institution, educational system, industry, ergonomic, private setup, rehabilitation home, ministry, home for the disabled, nursing home, etc.
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