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Physiotherapists help and treat people of all ages with physical problems caused by illness, accident or ageing. They also work with people who have mental health problems, stroke patients and children. An important part of a physiotherapistâ€™s role is understanding the cultural, psychological and social factors that affect their patients.

Physiotherapy helps people to improve their range of movement in order to promote health and well-being. This can help people to live more independently.

Physiotherapists concentrate particularly on problems that affect muscles, bones, the heart, circulation and lungs. Physiotherapy involves a range of treatments, including manipulation, massage, exercise, electrotherapy and hydrotherapy.

Physiotherapy techniques can improve your ability to use parts of the body that are affected by disease or injury. For example, arthritis is a long-term condition that causes painful and stiff joints. Physiotherapy can help to keep the joints mobile (able to move) and strengthen the surrounding muscles.

Physiotherapists may work in hospitals, private practices or social services, for example, providing care in the community for elderly people.

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