Physiotherapy is a healthcare branch.Here is the WHO
definition:
"Physiotherapists
assess, plan and implement rehabilitative programs that improve or
restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve
pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with
injuries, diseases and other impairments. They apply a broad range of
physical therapies and techniques such as movement, ultrasound, heating,
laser and other
techniques. They may develop and implement programmes for screening
and prevention of common physical ailments and disorders."
Following are various branches of speciality in physiotherapy.:
1.Clinical
electrophysiology
2.Geriatric
3.Integumentary
4.Neurological
5.Orthopedic
6. Pediatric
7.Sports
8. Women's health
9.Palliative care
10. Cardiovascular & pulmonary