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Physiotherapy means physiotherapeutic
system of medicine which includes examination,
treatment, advice and instructions to any person
preparatory to or for the purpose of or in connection
with movement dysfunction, bodily malfunction,
physical disorder, disability, healing and pain
from trauma and disease, physical and mental conditions
using physical agents including exercise, mobilization,
manipulation, mechanical and electrotherapy, activity
and devices or diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
However, various other health professionals (e.g.,
Chiropractic, Osteopathy) use some physical therapeutic
methods. A program of physical therapy will typically
involve caregivers.
Physiotherapist's utilize an
individual's history and physical examination
in diagnosis and treatment, and if necessary,
will incorporate the results of laboratory and
imaging studies. Electro diagnostic testing (e.g.
electromyograms and nerve conduction velocity
testing) may also be of assistance. Physiotherapists
practice in many settings, such as outpatient
clinics or offices, inpatient rehabilitation facilities,
extended care facilities, homes, education or
research centers, schools, hospices, industrial
workplaces or other occupational environments,
fitness centers and sports training facilities.
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