Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability affecting the musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, vascular, and neurological systems. Physiotherapists can assess and treat individuals through movement and exercise, manual therapy, and education, helping patients manage pain and prevent disease. Physiotherapy is used to treat a wide range of problems, including: bone, joint and muscle issues such as arthritis, back pain, neck pain and sports injuries like a sprain or strain.

A physiotherapist (PT) supports individual and population wellness in their community by:

• Promoting physical activity and overall health

• Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions

• Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance

• Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs and other interventions

• Educating and planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline.