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About Physiotherapy |
What is a Physiotherapist?
Physiotherapists are university-educated experts who can help the
public achieve the highest level of physical functioning, at any stage of
life, by providing a personalized treatment plan based on the client's specific
needs. The focus is on drug-free pain relief and maximizing function, which
is usually done while consulting with your doctor. A physiotherapist is qualified
to provide preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic services aimed at restoring
function and preventing disability arising from disease, trauma or injury.
Physiotherapists have a detailed understanding of how the body works, knowledge
of disease, injury and the healing process and ability to distinguish what
is normal from abnormal in posture, balance and movement and function.
A physiotherapist can help the client in the following areas:
- Providing treatment for: motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries,
work related injuries, pre and post surgery, neurological conditions,
pediatrics and geriatrics
- Alleviating pain
- Restoring and increasing range of motion in joints
- Increasing strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and function
- Counseling and educating in pre-and post-natal care
- Designing 'user-friendly' or ergonomically correct homes and workplaces
- Educating clients in the use of gait aids such as canes, and wheelchairs
- Helping injured individuals return to work successfully 'work hardening' programs
The Services Physiotherapists Can Offer
- Assessment of movement, strength, endurance and other abilities
- Assessment of the impact of an injury or disability on functioning
- Assessment of physical preparation for work through work programs
- Assessment of sports related injuries and optimizing current level for improving sport performance
- Program planning and education to restore movement and reduce pain
- Individualized treatment of an injury or disability based on scientific
knowledge, a thorough assessment of the condition, environmental
factors and lifestyle
- Education on optimizing health and exercising safely for various
conditions (ie. osteoporosis, pre and post natal care)
- Providing treatment and education to optimize the client's of life
- Conducting functional abilities evaluations
- Taking a proactive approach through ergonomic consultation for
injury prevention
Education
In Canada today, a physiotherapist is a university graduate with
a minimum of an undergraduate degree followed by a Master’s
in physiotherapy where they have clinical internships completed
in recognized health care facilities across the world. After
graduation from a recognized school of physiotherapy or rehabilitation,
it is required that candidates pass the Physiotherapy National
Examination.
Accountability
Many health professionals provide services similar to those offered
by physiotherapists. But only individuals who are members of
the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario may use the title "physiotherapist" or "physical
therapist". And only physiotherapists are accountable to
the College for the quality of care they provide. When you see
a registered physiotherapist, you can expect to receive top quality
care from a qualified health professional. That’s because
every physiotherapist in the province must meet the College of
Physiotherapists of Ontario’s high standards for professional
conduct and practice.
Areas of Physiotherapy
As leading health care providers, registered physiotherapists practice
in many specialty areas including gerontology, orthopaedics,
sports, neuroscience, paediatrics, cardiorespiratory and women's
health.
Summary
A physiotherapist is your partner in evaluating and restoring strength,
endurance, movement and physical abilities affected by injury,
disease or disability. Whether it's for work or play, a physiotherapist
can prevent or treat a wide range of physical challenges.
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