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Physiotherapists work with individuals who have physical disabilities
and those for whom pain or loss of function is caused by a physical disorder.
These disabilities and disorders can arise from injury, illness, congenital
abnormalities, aging, or degenerative processes. Physiotherapists work
with people of all ages in promoting motor development and coordination,
improved balance and motor control, or pain reduction for improved movement.
Specialist areas include: sports medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics, and
orthopaedics.
Physiotherapists work in a range of settings including:
- private practice
- public and private hospitals
- community health centres
- rehabilitation centres
- nursing homes
- industry
- government departments
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