fysiotherapeut

A fysiotherapist is a health professional who specializes in physical function, movement, and rehabilitation. They assess problems with movement, posture, strength, balance, and pain, and use their findings to design individualized treatment plans intended to restore mobility, reduce disability, and support activity in daily life, work, and sport.

Typically trained as a university degree holder in physiotherapy, fysiotherapists are licensed or registered to practice by national authorities or professional bodies. They must pursue ongoing education and adhere to professional standards to ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Common interventions include exercise therapy, hands-on manual therapy, education about pain and activity modification, and the use of modalities such as heat or cold. They may guide rehabilitation after injuries or surgery, manage chronic musculoskeletal or cardiopulmonary conditions, and assist with gait, posture, and breathing retraining.

Fysiotherapists work in hospitals, clinics, private practices, rehabilitation centers, sport clubs, and community settings. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other professionals to coordinate care and refer patients for further testing when needed.

Their focus is function and participation. While they assess conditions and plan treatment, medical diagnosis and pharmacological treatment are typically the domain of other clinicians. Evidence-based practice and patient safety guide all decisions.