physiotherapists
Body movement specialists
Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who treat injuries, disabilities, and movement disorders through physical methods—exercise, massage, manipulation, and other techniques rather than drugs or surgery.
In American English, the term physical therapist is more common.
The physiotherapists worked with stroke patients to restore mobility.
Capacity for movement
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- range of motionJoint's movement capacity
posture · biomechanics · kinesiology · proprioception · motor control · ambulation · transfers · core stability
Regaining what was lost
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- neurologicalOf the nervous system
- cardiopulmonaryConcerning heart and lungs
stroke recovery · spinal cord injury · sports injuries · return to work · pain management · chronic conditions · joint replacement
Extending muscles or material
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- electrotherapyMedical use of current
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
massage · manipulation · dry needling · taping · cupping · cryotherapy · TENS · traction
Healthcare providers seeing patients
- practitionersPeople who perform a discipline
- therapistsMental health professionals
- healthcare providersMedical treatment professionals
- licensureOfficial permission to practice
registration · continuing education · clinical practice · patient care · referrals · assessment · diagnosis · treatment planning
Outpatient treatment facilities
- hospitalsInstitutions treating the sick
- outpatientTreated without admission
- private practiceIndependent professional business
- sports teamsOrganized groups of athletes
aged care · home visits · community health · rehabilitation centers · ICU · occupational health · schools · palliative care
mobility
Capacity for movement
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
range of motion · posture · biomechanics · kinesiology · proprioception · motor control · ambulation · transfers · core stability · weight-bearing
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- neurologicalOf the nervous system
cardiopulmonary · stroke recovery · spinal cord injury · sports injuries · return to work · pain management · chronic conditions · joint replacement
stretching
Extending muscles or material
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- electrotherapyMedical use of current
hydrotherapy · massage · manipulation · dry needling · taping · cupping · cryotherapy · TENS · traction
clinicians
Healthcare providers seeing patients
- practitionersPeople who perform a discipline
- therapistsMental health professionals
- healthcare providersMedical treatment professionals
licensure · registration · continuing education · clinical practice · patient care · referrals · assessment · diagnosis · treatment planning · evidence-based practice
clinics
Outpatient treatment facilities
- hospitalsInstitutions treating the sick
- outpatientTreated without admission
- private practiceIndependent professional business
sports teams · aged care · home visits · community health · rehabilitation centers · ICU · occupational health · schools · palliative care
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- Licensed Occupationsdoctors, nurses, lawyers, dentists, pharmacists
- healthcare regulationmedical boards, medical licensing, licensure, nursing board, regulatory bodies
physiotherapistspsychiatrists
Mental health physicians
psychologists · psychotherapists · psychoanalysts · neuropsychologists