Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists and Physiotherapists

Physical therapists (physiotherapists) play a vital role in restoring and improving movement, function, and overall physical health. They assess clients’ physical abilities and design individualized treatment programs to enhance mobility, relieve pain, prevent physical dysfunction, and support recovery from injury or illness. Their expertise helps patients regain independence and improve quality of life across diverse healthcare and rehabilitation settings.

What They Do

• Assess clients’ physical abilities using functional tests and evaluative procedures to diagnose physiotherapy needs.

• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, massage, education, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, and other rehabilitation techniques.

• Establish treatment goals with patients and monitor progress to ensure effective outcomes.

• Evaluate and modify treatment programs based on patient response and recovery.

• Provide guidance on exercises and strategies to maintain or improve physical health at home.

• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient needs, treatment plans, and progress.

• Maintain clinical records and collaborate with healthcare teams to support coordinated care.

• Develop and implement health promotion and injury prevention programs.

• Conduct physiotherapy research or provide consulting and educational services when required.

Who They Serve

• Patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and extended care facilities.

• Individuals seeking to improve mobility, manage pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in clinics or private practice.

• Athletes and workers requiring rehabilitation or injury prevention support in sports organizations or industry.

• Communities and organizations through health promotion and wellness programs.

• Healthcare teams requiring specialized expertise in physical rehabilitation and functional recovery.

Examples of Roles

• Clinical physical therapist

• Clinical physiotherapist

• Consultant physical therapist

• Consultant physiotherapist

• Physical therapist

• Physical therapy clinical coordinator

• Physical therapy clinical specialist

• Physical therapy supervisor

• Physiotherapist

• Physiotherapy clinical coordinator​