🌍 HAPPY WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY! 🦴💪 But what actually IS a Physiotherapist? 🤔 A Physiotherapist is a healthcare professional who helps people restore movement, reduce pain, improve physical function and get back to doing the things they love. Whether that’s getting back on the pitch ⚽, back on the ice 🏒, back in the gym 🏋️‍♂️, returning to work 💼 or simply being able to move comfortably again Physiotherapy can play a huge role. 🎓 HOW DO YOU BECOME A PHYSIO? In the UK, you typically need to complete an approved Physiotherapy degree, which combines university based learning with clinical placements. After qualifying, Physiotherapists must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)to practise as a Physiotherapist. And the learning doesn’t stop after graduation… 📚 Good Physiotherapists are constantly learning, developing their clinical reasoning, keeping up with research and improving their skills. 🧠 WHAT MAKES A GREAT PHYSIO? It isn’t just about knowing anatomy. A great Physiotherapist needs: 🗣️ Communication 👂 The ability to listen 🧠 Clinical reasoning ❤️ Empathy 📚 A willingness to keep learning 💪 The ability to motivate others 🤝 The ability to build trust ⚡ The ability to adapt treatment to the individual Because every patient is different and there isn’t always a one size fits all approach. So today, let’s celebrate the profession and the people behind it! 🥳 👇 SEND THIS TO YOUR FAVOURITE PHYSIO! Tag the Physiotherapist who has helped you through an injury, supported you when things were tough, or helped you get back to sport🏃‍♂️⚽🏒 And if you’re a Physio… Be proud of the difference you make. ❤️ Happy Physiotherapy World Day! 🌍 #Physiotherapy #Physiotherapist #Physio #PhysiotherapyWorldDay #SportsPhysio - @lukefitphysio