Physiotherapy as a profession has its vital role in various disciplines like Orthopedics, Neurology, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Cardiorespiratory, General medicine, General Surgical conditions and Community Based Rehabilitation.

Physiotherapists have a wide range of opportunities to work in India and abroad clinically and academically. There are various openings in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, fitness clubs, sports teams, government and nongovernmental organizations, physiotherapy teaching colleges and universities.

Physiotherapists help patients improve their physical functions. They examine the patients by testing their muscle strength, joint range of motion, movement, sensory and neurological functions, coordination, balance, flexibility, postural screening, movement analysis, cardiorespiratory endurance and other evaluations.

Based on the outcome a treatment plan is drawn up. It may comprise of instrumental or non-instrumental intervention. Physiotherapists perform various hands-on techniques like soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization skills to reduce pain, increase joint motion and soft tissue flexibility. Therapeutic exercises help to restore strength, movement, balance and coordination and finally to a complete functional recovery. A physiotherapist reviews the conditions and monitors the progress to aid recovery. Physiotherapists are an integral part of the rehabilitation team comprising of physicians, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, vocational counsellors, psychologists, prosthetists and Orthotists.