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A physiotherapy graduate is a health professional who primarily uses physical means (movement, water, air, electricity, radiation, cold, heat, etc.) and, occasionally, chemical means (ionophoresis, etc.) to promote, maintain, and enhance health. That is, they contribute to improving the health of the population by educating about movement, flexibility, muscle strength, and ergonomics, to prevent possible injuries that may occur as a result of work and/or sports activities, or to improve functional and motor skills during aging, etc.
Although no specific prior training is required, for admission to the Physiotherapy degree, it is recommended that students possess sufficient knowledge of basic sciences: chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics (statistics). New students are also required to have a basic level of English. Within this profile, it is also recommended that they possess the following qualities, among others: interpersonal skills; tact and sensitivity; responsibility, dedication, and personal balance; observation, attention, and listening skills; and manual dexterity.
The majority of the work will be in healthcare centers, both public and private, and in primary, specialized, and hospital settings.
Currently, physiotherapy specialties are taught through master's degrees generally linked to medical specialties: traumatology and orthopedics; neurology; rheumatology; geriatrics; cardiorespiratory medicine; urogynecology; sports medicine; pediatrics; circulatory medicine;…
The physiotherapist, in accordance with his/her basic functions, can carry out his/her professional task in: