What does a physiotherapist do?
A physiotherapist examines, treats and prevents diseases and injuries in bones, joints, muscles and tendons. The physiotherapist maps your need for treatment, training and rehabilitation. The goal is for you to develop, recycle or maintain equal functioning.
The physiotherapist often performs tests of mobility, strength and balance. In addition, the physiotherapist sees it as his task to motivate and guide you to better health.
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What happens at the physiotherapist?
At Dr.Dropin Fysikalske you are greeted by a professional and pleasant physiotherapist who takes the time to hear your medical history. This is a central part of the diagnostic process, so it is important that the physiotherapist gets a good overview of the symptom picture.
Based on what the physiotherapist thinks is a probable diagnosis, he will conduct a thorough examination. The examination may include observation of your movement pattern, measurement of strength in muscles, measurement of mobility in joints as well as neurological and orthopaedic tests.
Based on what the physiotherapist finds in the examination, you will receive a treatment plan with a plan for how to improve your ability to function / recover from your ailments. A treatment plan can consist of adaptation of activity, exercises, training and soft tissue treatment. You will also receive good information about what is the cause of your ailment and how it will most likely go away.
Check availabilityEducation and position in the healthcare system
- The physiotherapist attends university / college for 3 years, then a 1-year rotation service in the municipal and specialist health service.
- There are a number of further educations and master's degrees. Among other things, master's in manual therapy and psychomotor physiotherapy.
- The physiotherapist is an authorized health professional and has a protected professional title. The physiotherapist works either in a hospital, in municipal services or privately.
