Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
Open Access

Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Canada

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Problems in Primary Health Care
  Author(s): Alexander C. Samuel*
  
  Primary assessors for patients with musculoskeletal diseases in primary care are physiotherapists and general practitioners (GPs). Previous research has found that referring patients to physiotherapists in primary care clinics had benefits in terms of workplace efficiency and healthcare usage. Physiotherapists assist patients and their families in maintaining continuity of care throughout the treatment process. Physiotherapists in primary care help with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, as well as encouraging physical activity, mobility, and function. Physiotherapists in primary health care teams maximise mobility in response to patients' demands throughout their lives. This brief study highlights the importance of illnesses (musculoskeletal issues) that can be treated with physiotherapy.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2157-7595.21.S7.001

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