PHYSIOTHERAPY

A physiotherapist (or physical therapist) is a licensed healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats movement disorders, physical impairments, and pain through non-invasive, evidence-based methods. Rather than relying on medication or surgery, physiotherapists use techniques like manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, electrotherapy, stretching, posture correction, and patient education to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain. They work with people of all ages — from infants with injuries to elderly patients recovering from falls — and often collaborate with doctors, surgeons, and other specialists as part of a broader care team. Physiotherapists typically begin with a thorough assessment of a patient's mobility, strength, and pain levels, then design personalized treatment plans with measurable goals. Beyond treating existing conditions, they also play a key preventive role — helping patients avoid re-injury, improve posture, and maintain long-term physical health through guided exercise and lifestyle modification.