Physiotherapists
Physiotherapy (also Physical Therapy) is the provision of services to patients and clients to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan.
Physiotherapists treat movement and functional problems using a variety of treatment approaches and intervention techniques. Physiotherapists perform physical examination and tests to help locate the underlying cause of the problem and implement an appropriate treatment strategy.
Physiotherapists should have a diploma or degree from accredited institution/university.
At MINDS, we:
- Assess clients to identify movement and functional problems.
- Teach clients how to look after their own physical disability and overcome its limitations through proper care, therapeutic exercises and functional activities.
- Work in collaboration with other professionals, teachers, training officers and family/caregivers.
- Provide in-house training for teachers, training officers, nurses, parents/caregivers and volunteers to be actively involved in clients' therapy/intervention programmes.
- Involved in the school/centre/organisation's activities (i.e.,public education projects).
- Engage in research.
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For more information about Physiotherapy profession, please visit the website of the Singapore Physiotherapy Association (SPA) at www.physiotherapy.org.sg
