Physiotherapy specializes in maximizing the potential of human movement and function. There are many different fields within physiotherapy, for example respiratory, neurology, paediatric, orthopaedic and musculo-skeletal to name a few. It’s best practice and common for physiotherapists to gain a broad knowledge by rotating through many of the different fields of practice before specializing. Any practicing physiotherapists in the UK , should have completed a three or four year degree course and be registered with the Health professions Council (HPC) . You can check that the professional you employ is registered by using the following link Health Professions Council.
With many different healthcare professionals and alternative therapists offering treatments, you may be slightly confused as to what a physiotherapist does and how they can help you.