Physiotherapy/Physical therapy is a regulated health profession that assists individuals in movement restoration throughout life providing treatment in various circumstances where movement and function are threatened by structural alignment, aging, injury, disease or environmental factors.

Physiotherapy treatment areas include

• Musculoskeletal issues (muscle sprains, tears, spasms, congenital conditions)
• Orthopedic issues (fractures, dislocations, injuries, arthritic conditions)
• Neurological issues (compressed nerves, numbness in limbs, stroke, muscle atrophy)
• Cardiopulmonary issues (bronchitis, angioplasty, pre/post operative conditions)
• Sports injuries (ruptured ligaments, tendons, sprained ankles, tendonitis, bursitis)
• Motor vehicle accident injuries
• Pain management
• Rehabilitation and many more.

Physiotherapists practice in many areas like Outpatient clinics, Inpatient rehabilitation facilities, Skilled nursing facilities, Private homes, Education and Research centers, Schools, Hospitals, Industrial workplaces , Other occupational environments, Fitness centers and Sports training facilities etc.