Doctor of Physiotherapy


Physiotherapy is an applied discipline dedicated to the study of human movement and function and its relevance to health and well-being is aimed at optimizing quality of life in both individuals and communities. In order to do this Physiotherapy involves the skilled use of physiologically-based movement techniques, supplemented when necessary by massage, electrotherapy and other physical means, for the prevention and treatment of injury and disease. Within the healthcare team Physiotherapy plays role in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, the prevention of illness and injury for those at risk, as well as the rehabilitation and restoration of an individual's function following an injury or impairment of function (disability).