As a physiotherapist, you are responsible for helping patients to restore and improve their ability to move. This is done through targeted exercises, manual therapy and the use of physical treatment methods. Physiotherapists often work in clinics, practices or rehabilitation centers and are an important interface in the healthcare system.
In order to work as a physiotherapist, you usually need to have completed training at a state-recognized physiotherapy school or a degree in physiotherapy. The training includes both theoretical and practical content and often concludes with a state examination.
Physiotherapists have a wide range of career opportunities, whether in clinics, practices or self-employment. With additional training, they can dedicate themselves to specialized areas such as sports physiotherapy or orthopaedics or move up into the management of practices and clinics.
