Physiotherapist
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- What's it like to be a Physiotherapist?
- How to become a Physiotherapist
- Latest Physiotherapist jobs
- Top skills and experience for Physiotherapists
What's it like to be a Physiotherapist?
Physiotherapists are qualified professionals specially trained to assist patients with movement and mobility problems by performing a variety of treatments. They sometimes work with patients who have lost mobility due to accidents or disease and help them recover movement through physical therapy. Physiotherapists also make recommendations by customising an exercise plan to repair or prevent damage in joints, muscles and other parts of the body. This role is normally found in medical facilities such as hospitals, physical rehabilitation clinics or private medical practices. Some sports organisations, medical research companies or speciality schools also employ physiotherapists.
Tasks and duties
- Assessing patient physical condition and mobility issues.
- Recommending exercise routines to mitigate damage that may be caused by movement.
- Using special equipment to alleviate pain or retrain the body to restore motor function.
- Performing physical therapy to improve the health and wellbeing of patients.
- Conducting research on the latest innovations to improve or restore motor skills.
How to become a Physiotherapist
To become a Physiotherapist, you need to meet the educational and training requirements set by Singapore's Ministry of Health (MoH). This includes a degree, experience and registration.
Complete a bachelor degree in physiotherapy. This usually takes four years of study in a university recognised by the Singaporean Ministry of Health (MoH).
Get experience by taking a supervised internship in a clinic or medical facility and build professional work experience through entry-level physiotherapy jobs.
Register as an allied health professional by meeting the requirements set by the MoH. The full list of requirements are available on the Allied Health Professions Council website and include a relevant qualification and experience.
