Improving and restoring physical condition and mobility falls under the mandate of the Physiotherapist.
Physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury and disability through a combination of specialized hands on clinical skills and an extensive knowledge of the body. Physiotherapists provide education, prescribe individualized therapeutic exercise programs and implement physical treatment techniques to maintain, improve or restore strength, function and movement, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
approximate salary: $52,182 – $75,000
high school preparation: Academic high school diploma with emphasis on Sciences and Mathematics.
academic requirements: Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy. For admission into the Dalhousie program a 4 year undergraduate degree or equivalent with an overall grade of B in the most recent 60 credit hours is required. Degrees that have a focus on Neuroscience, Psychology, Human Movement Science, Exercise Science, Human Physiology, Health Promotion, Ergonomics and Anatomy are most favourable.
educational institute in atlantic canada offering a program:
• Dalhousie University, NS


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