Physical Therapist
Helps patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness.
Degree
Also known as
PhysiotherapistRehabilitation TherapistMusculoskeletal PhysiotherapistSports Physiotherapist
Essential Skills
Musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosisManual therapy techniquesExercise prescription and rehabilitation programme designPatient education in movement and postureElectrotherapy modalitiesClinical outcome measure recording
Good to Have
Dry needling and acupunctureHydrotherapy
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