Physiotherapists play a foundational role in physical medicine and rehabilitation by helping patients improve movement, restore function, and manage pain resulting from injury, illness, or disability. Their interventions are grounded in biomechanics and movement science, allowing them to tailor treatments that strengthen muscles, enhance joint mobility, and promote neuromotor control. Whether working with individuals recovering from orthopedic surgery, stroke, or chronic musculoskeletal conditions, physiotherapists assess each patient's limitations and create structured plans that support progressive functional gains.
The therapeutic modalities they employ range from manual therapy and therapeutic exercise to electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, and movement re-education. Physiotherapists also play an important role in injury prevention and long-term wellness, coaching patients on posture, ergonomics, and movement efficiency. In multidisciplinary rehabilitation settings, they collaborate closely with physicians, occupational therapists, and kinesiologists to align goals and optimize outcomes. Their guidance helps individuals regain independence in walking, balance, strength, and endurance—fostering self-sufficiency and improving overall quality of life.
Title : Disorders of diminished motivation: Diagnosis, assessment treatment, and emerging treatment options: A rehabilitation perspective
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia
Title : Best practice guidelines for the use of pharmacological neuromodulation in disorders of diminished motivation: A comprehensive approach
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia
Title : Chronic Fatigue Syndrome(CFS) and Myalgia Encephalomyelitis (ME): A literature review on management principles and emerging therapies
Vaidya Balasubramaniam, Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District Hospitals, Australia
Title : Orthopaedic manual therapy for TemporoMandibular Disorders (TMD): Integrating osteopathic techniques with physiotherapy
Srdjan Andjelkov, Manual Physical Therapy, Serbia