A Physiotherapist, or Physical Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional who improves the physical mobility of patients who suffer from illness, injury, disability or ageing. Their duties include providing diagnoses, determining the most effective treatments and educating patients.

Physiotherapist duties and responsibilities
The type of duties a Physiotherapist performs depends on their area of specialisation and the size of the institution they work for. Those who work in smaller settings, may have a more general scope of duties. Typically, a Physiotherapist’s day-to-day activities include
Meeting with patients to assess what their physical challenges are and deciding on suitable treatment programmes
Monitoring the progress of patients and adjusting or changing treatments as needed
Liaising with other healthcare professionals, such as Occupational Therapists and General Practitioners and referring patients as needed
Involving the families and caregivers of patients in their treatment programmes and the delivery of care
Updating and maintaining accurate patient case notes and reports
Staying up to date regarding new physiotherapy technologies and techniques
Supervising and guiding student and junior Physiotherapists
Initiating and participating in evidence-based projects to improve the quality of patient care
Complying with government physiotherapy regulations

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