A physiotherapy department offers rehabilitation services to patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Physiotherapists use physical therapy, exercise, massages, and other physical treatments to help patients improve their function and movement. Physiotherapy departments also aim to educate patients about health and improve their quality of life.
A physiotherapy department is a place where physiotherapists assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs to help patients regain or improve their movement and function:
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What is physiotherapy?
A specialist branch of medicine that uses physical techniques to treat injuries, illnesses, and disabilities. Physiotherapy can help improve quality of life, reduce pain and stiffness, and prevent future injuries or illnesses.
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Who are physiotherapists?
They work with patients to help them regain their mobility and function through physical rehabilitation. Physiotherapists can work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, or even go to patients' homes. They often work with doctors to provide feedback on a patient's progress.
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Origins of physiotherapy
The earliest documented origins of physiotherapy as a professional group date back to 1813, when Per Henrik Ling founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics (RCIG).