Physiotherapy is defined by the World Physiotherapy as “providing services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan”.
In order to achieve therapeutic outcome, physiotherapy adopts the beneficial effect of human physiological response to physical stimulation. For instance, the physical modalities which will be commonly used including electricity, water, cold, heat, light, magnetism, exercise, manual technique and … etc.
With the skillful practice of scientific evidence and the art of empathy, physiotherapy will apply the principle of physical, psychological, pathological and anatomical sciences, to achieve an ultimate goal of safe and effective clinical outcome on the patients.
In summary, physiotherapy will enhance patients’ physical activity and functional movement recovery, improve the muscle strength, prevent disease and improve quality of life.