The physiotherapy is a Thérapie having for goal to maximize the physical function and the motricity of the living beings by using average physiques, such as the manual Thérapie, the Chaleur, the Cryothérapie (cold), the electrotherapy (muscular/sensory stimulation, Ultrason S, Laser, etc), the Eau, the Exercice S, the Massage S, and the Fonctionnalité. The subject of such Rééducation includes the problems neuro-muscolosquelettic, i.e. the problems neurological, articular, muscular, the disorders of balance, coordination, the sensitivity, the force, the endurance, the Douleur and the Proprioception. The goal of the Physiothérapeute is to bring the patient towards a normal/maximum physical shape.
Fields of practice
There exist several fields of practice in physiotherapy:- Cardiopulmonary
- Orthopedy/Musculosquelettique/Rhumatologie /sportive
- badly burned persons
- Neurology
- Pediatry /troubles of development
- Geriatrics
Places of practice
- Hospital
- Center of readjustment
- CLSC
- Visit in residence
- School
- Private clinic
- On the ground, with team S sporting
Therapeutists
In Quebec, two types of Thérapeute S can practice physiotherapy:- the Physiotherapeutist,
- the therapeutist in physical readjustment (TRP).
Cannot be called physiotherapeutist who wants, the term being legally reserved with the physiotherapeutists members about the physiotherapy of Quebec. Only the therapeutists in physical readjustment and the physiotherapeutists can practice physiotherapy. Any person claiming to offer services of physiotherapy without being member of the order could be prosecuted for illegal practice.
Roles and respective tasks
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Necessary studies
- B.Sc Physiotherapy (academic works over 3,5 years)
- M.Sc Physiotherapy (academic works over 4,5 years)
- D.E.C Sciences of nature (including 2 cours de Biology and 3 cours de Chemistry) (2 years)
- D.E.S. Maths 436-536, Chemistry, Physical (5 years)
TRP:
- technical
- DEC of physical readjustment (collegial studies 3 years)
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Access to the care
In Quebec, the customers have access directly to a physiotherapeutist, without Prescription of a doctor. On the other hand, certain insurance companies could require some at end of Indemnisation.
See too
Related articles
External bonds
- professional Order of the physiotherapy of Quebec
- Canadian Association of physiotherapy
- Sportphysio Canada
- Orthopedic Division off the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
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