Physiotherapy is a primary healthcare profession, aiming to restore movement and function to the fullest potential when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.  The profession helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery, enabling people to stay in work while helping them to remain independent for as long as possible.

Physiotherapists achieve this through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.  They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.

Physiotherapists work in a range of healthcare settings, such as intensive care, mental health, neurology, chronic conditions, occupational health and care of the elderly.  They help to treat physical problems associated with a number of the body's systems, including the MSK, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.