Physiotherapy - “Movement Specialist”
Physiotherapists evaluate, treat and rehabilitate people with movement disorders and a variety of conditions that affects the physical functioning of adults and children. Evidence based methods such as exercise, motivation, adapted equipment, education and advocacy are used. Medical subjects such as anatomy, neuroscience and physiology are studied to develop skills and attitudes necessary for the treatment, education, prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation of patients. Physiotherapists treat patients in both hospitals and the community. Musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiothoracic, respiratory, pediatrics and sport problems that affect people’s daily functioning as well as intensive care, geriatrics and obstetrics are addressed
Occupational Therapy – “Independence specialist”
Occupational therapists improve people’s participation, performance and function in work, home, school and community environments to improve independence. The cognitive, physical, psychosocial and sensory-perceptual aspects are addressed in therapy. This affects physical and mental health, well-being and quality of life.
Occupational therapists treat patients in both hospitals and the community. Therapists work with disabled, geriatric, newborns, scholars and any person with functional impairments.
Biokinetics - “Exercise specialist”
Biokinetics are concerned with the promotion of health, maintaining physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation. Evaluate people and prescribe exercises to prevent, treat or enhance performance according to an individualized assessment. Treatment for orthopaedic conditions, sport injuries, chronic diseases and conditions, exercise testing and rehabilitation for athletes and health promotion for the general population.
References
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
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Biokinetics Association of South Africa
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NYU Steinhardt-Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
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HPCSA
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The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
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