Physiotherapists are skilled hands-on management professionals of medical problems whereas physiotherapy is a science and evidence based care, clinically and scientifically proven techniques to help heal conditions affecting our body. Physiotherapists are first -line health professionals, skilled in injury prevention and patient management. In the context of Nepal, physiotherapists are University graduates who are registered in the health professional council. To elaborate, physiotherapists are professionals in health sciences, skilled in clinical reasoning, life long learners committed to evidence based decision making.

• What do they do

1. Assess, manage and treat a broad range of medical conditions from simple sprained ankles to complex strokes cases.
   
2. Relieve physical pain and help healing injuries, increasing mobility.
   
3.  Build strength, improve balance, and enhance cardiovascular performance.
   
4. Help you to help yourself by prescribing therapeutic exercises,
   
5.  Teach patients to better manage their own health.