Physiotherapy
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) define physiotherapists as those that “help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.”
Physiotherapists use their knowledge and skills to improve a range of conditions associated with different systems of the body, such as: Neurological (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s), Musculoskeletal (back pain, whiplash associated disorder, arthritis) and Cardio-respiratory (chronic heart disease, rehabilitation after heart attack, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis).
Check out the below video to learn more about what this role is all about.
Day in the Life of an NHS Physiotherapist:
This is an additional video, hosted on YouTube.
Introduction to Sport, Health, and Rehabilitation Sciences at University
Introduction to Sport, Health, and Rehabilitation Sciences at University
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