226401 - Kinesiotherapist
Uses the principles of therapy and body movement programs, alleviates pain, restores mobility, improves functional ability and restores patient health and well-being.
Main activities
* assess patient health status and functional ability, perform kinesiotherapy evaluation procedures;
* consult and inform patients about kinesiotherapy procedures, goals and benefits;
* apply body movement programs, restore or improve patient functional abilities and mobility;
* monitor patient progress and adapt kinesiotherapy program according to their needs and abilities;
* cooperate with other health care specialists and determine treatment and rehabilitation measures and goals.
Characteristic competences
* assess patient's health status and mobility;
* design and adapt kinesiotherapy programs and procedures;
* work with patients, lead group kinesiotherapy sessions;
* monitor and assess patient progress and adapt therapy plan according to needs;
* collaborate with other healthcare professionals.