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 to remain independent for as long as possible.
Physiotherapy can be an effective alternative treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.
Common conditions and injuries treated by physiotherapists are enumerated below.