Miriam Said:

Any physiotherapists or midwifes online, please help me with this question.....?

We Answered:

Physiotherapy, yeah good luck. Places on them courses are like rocking horse s**t. Midwifery, well most places expect you to do a nursing qualification first, then an extra year after you qualify on midwifery.

You need to root around and get a prospectus from varying uni's. I know Preston uni are doing just midwifery degree's.

Come over to the dark side and do a radiography degree. Loads more fun and you might even get to work with me, now there's an incentive

Alvin Said:

For current physiotherapists?

We Answered:

Try the following website for information about physiotherapy in the UK -

http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Def…

http://www.csp.org.uk/director/careersan…

Connie Said:

How come my ribs always pop out of place?

We Answered:

Not really anything in the medical literature

Ana Said:

Physiotherapists or Chiropractors?

We Answered:

Physical therapist and Chropractors have different trains of thought.

A PT's goal is to treat the problem and teach you how to keep that problem for occuring again through exercise and position or posture training.

A chiroprator (not all) but most go in snap, crackle and pop and send you on you way but ask that you make an appointment on the way out because they KNOW that you will be back.

A good PT can snap, crackle and pop too but they teach you how to fix it so that you will not keep having to come back.

The average # of vistis to a good PT are 5-8. Where as a chiro will have you come 2-3 timse per week for months.

I always say that is why PT drive a saturn and Chiros have a mercedes.

Wanda Said:

what do physiotherapists do?

We Answered:

physiotherapists is referred to as a physical therapist in the US. The terms are interchangeable. There may be some discomfort in the exam as they try to asses what is causing your pain, but it should be minimal, the treatment should not make your pain worse, you are going there to get better. Hope this helps.

Gabriel Said:

what do physiotherapists do and wat is there usual salary?

We Answered:

Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

Therapists examine patients’ medical histories and then test and measure the patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function. They also determine patients’ ability to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after injury or illness. Next, physical therapists develop plans describing a treatment strategy, its purpose, and its anticipated outcome. Physical therapist assistants, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Physical therapist aides perform routine support tasks, as directed by the therapist.

Treatment often includes exercise for patients who have been immobilized and lack flexibility, strength, or endurance. Physical therapists encourage patients to use their own muscles to increase their flexibility and range of motion before finally advancing to other exercises that improve strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. The goal is to improve how an individual functions at work and at home.

Physical therapists also use electrical stimulation, hot packs or cold compresses, and ultrasound to relieve pain and reduce swelling. They may use traction or deep-tissue massage to relieve pain. Therapists also teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices, such as crutches, prostheses, and wheelchairs. They also may show patients exercises to do at home to expedite their recovery.

As treatment continues, physical therapists document the patient’s progress, conduct periodic examinations, and modify treatments when necessary. Besides tracking the patient’s progress, such documentation identifies areas requiring more or less attention.

Physical therapists often consult and practice with a variety of other professionals, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.

Some physical therapists treat a wide range of ailments; others specialize in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy.

Median annual earnings of physical therapists were $60,180 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $50,330 and $71,760. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,010, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $88,580. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of physical therapists in May 2004 were:

Home health care services $64,650
Nursing care facilities 61,720
Offices of physicians 61,270
General medical and surgical hospitals 60,350
Offices of other health practitioners 60,130