fisioteràpia
Fisioteràpia, commonly known as physiotherapy, is a health profession that uses movement and physical methods to enable, maintain, and restore functional ability and quality of life. The practice involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders related to the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Core interventions include manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy, and education on body mechanics. Patients range from athletes recovering from injury to elderly individuals managing chronic conditions, and the field also supports postoperative rehabilitation and occupational therapy integration.
The discipline evolved from early 19th‑century hydrotherapy and massage traditions. Modern physiotherapy emerged in the early
Evidence‑based physiotherapy emphasizes individualized treatment plans anchored in clinical guidelines. Research supports its cost‑effectiveness, particularly in