20/08/2025
PHYSIOTHERAPY AS A MEDICAL
PROFESSION
The term physiotherapy had been a mystery and many people wondered what it was all about. Well let’s dive into the world of physiotherapy and let’s look at what physiotherapy is all about.
Let us go back a bit into history and see what physiotherapy was considered as in earliest times .
In earlier times ,little knowledge was known about this field due to the little amount of exposure and lack of insight in this area of study not until of recent.
In ancient times physiotherapy was just known as physical therapy ,in other words body massage and bone setters .
Physiotherapy came into play as of the First World War where healthcare professionals were needed due to the high rate of injuries and physical impairments encountered during the course of the war , later on physiotherapy became modernized and was recognized as a medical profession.
Now in recent times physiotherapy as a health care profession has evolved into an area of study that not only deals with physical therapy but also provides an area of health care where patients are diagnosed and treated from physical impairments and are aided in quick recovery.
What then is physiotherapy?
Simply put physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that diagnose, assess and treat patients with physical impairments or disabilities.
They help patients recover from injuries and diseases and also aid in improving their mobility and function through techniques like ; Manual therapy, massage, Electrical therapy , exercise prescription etc.
Who is a physiotherapist ?
A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who are specially trained for the treatment of disorders involving physical impairments and injuries. They aid in the overall improvement of health of patients .
It’s worthy to note that these health care professionals are indispensable in the medical world as they play very important roles in maintaining health and improving the mobility and health of patients.
Areas of physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a broad field which encompasses many areas of specialization some of which includes ;
~Muscoskeletal physiotherapy
~Neurological physiotherapy
~Sports physiotherapy
~Paediatric physiotherapy
~Geriatric physiotherapy
~Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy
All of which specializes in specific area of interest.
In conclusion ,physiotherapy is a beautiful field of study that is indispensable in the medical world today as they help in the overall improvement of the health of individuals.
