Physiotherapists are professionals who help people with physical disorders restore or improve their mobility and quality of life. They perform therapeutic exercises, assess their patients' mobility and create individual treatment plans. Physiotherapists work in various settings, from clinics to practices to rehabilitation centers, and support patients in recovery after injuries or surgeries.
In Germany, the average salary for physiotherapists is 2.911 € gross per month, which corresponds to an annual salary of 34.932 €. In large cities such as Berlin and Hamburg, the salary can rise to 2.950 € per month. With increasing professional experience, especially after ten years, the salary can rise to 43.100 € per year. The training allowance is between 1.215 € and 1.372 € per month.
To become a physiotherapist, a three-year training is usually required, which can be completed at a school of physiotherapy or in a dual degree program. This training includes both theoretical and practical aspects, including anatomy, physiology and therapeutic procedures. After successful completion of the training, a state examination must be taken in addition to obtain the license to practice the profession.
After training, physiotherapists have many career opportunities. They can work in various fields, such as pain therapy, sports therapy, or geriatrics. They also have the opportunity to specialize in certain fields of treatment or open their own practice. With appropriate training, physiotherapists can also take on leadership positions or teach.
