Healthcare & Life Sciences
Physiotherapist
Restores movement and function after injury, surgery or illness.
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What this career is
Physiotherapy treats movement and function problems through assessment, exercise and manual techniques rather than medication.
- Typical education pathway
- BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy), commonly followed by MPT
What professionals typically do
- Assess movement, strength and pain
- Design and supervise rehabilitation programmes
- Deliver manual and exercise therapy
- Track progress and adjust treatment
Typical education pathways
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, then BPT
- MPT for specialisation in areas such as orthopaedics, neurology or sports
Important skills
- Anatomy
- Assessment
- Manual therapy
- Patient motivation
Suitable student interests
- Human body
- Hands-on care
- Sports and movement
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