Physiotherapist Health Professionals

Obstetrics and gynaecology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

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Dewhurst's Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Tips & Tricks in Operative Obstetrics & Gynecology for MRCOG

Richa Saxena

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Mark D Kilby, David M Lu…

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Practical Obstetrics Gynaecology Handb

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Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Orthopaedics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

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General Orthopaedics and Basic Science

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Orthopedic Interventions for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Maureen Raffensperg

2019

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Orthopedics: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment

Johan Saunders

2019

Making the Diagnosis in Orthopaedics: A Multimedia Guide

Mark D. Miller, Ian J. D…

2018

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Oxford Textbook of Trauma and Orthopaedics

Christopher Bulstrode

2017

Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

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Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine

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Essentials of Geriatrics Medicine

Benjamin Thornberg

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Essential Geriatrics, Third Edition

Woodford Henry

2019

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Geriatric Physiotherapy And Its Principles

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2023

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Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

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Advanced Research in Pharmacology

Phoenix McWilliams

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Pharmacology for Health Professionals

W. Renee Acosta

2020

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General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

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Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy

Tonya Y. Miller

2024

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A Physiotherapist's Guide to Understanding and Managing ME/CFS

Karen Leslie, Nicola Cla…

2023

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A Manual of the Practice of Medicine [electronic Resource]

Henry C Moir

2021

The processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.

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The Handbook of Continuing Professional Development for the Health Informatics Professional

JoAnn Klinedinst

2022

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Research Handbook on Health Information Systems

Kathleen Gray, Reeva L…

2025

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The study of movement and its causes.

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Human Kinetics

Newman Wagner

2017

Medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions.

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Handbook of Intensive Care Medicine

Alaa F. Sharabi, Faizan …

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Handbook of Intensive Care Medicine

Damien Newman

2021

The use of mechanical means to understand the function and structure of biological organisms.

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Complete Taping Handbook

Ben Calvert-Painter, Tim…

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The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.

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Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy

Tonya Y. Miller

2024

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The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.

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Human Physiology

John W. Ritchie

2018

The managerial tasks and responsibilities required in a health care setting.

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Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy

Tonya Y. Miller

2024

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A specialised area of physiotherapy for the management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, based on clinical reasoning, using highly specific treatment approaches including manual techniques and therapeutic exercises.

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Dutton's Orthopaedic: Examination, Evaluation and Intervention Fourth Edition

Mark Dutton

2016

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Massage techniques used to relieve pain and alleviate other symptoms associated with a number of different medical conditions.

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Techniques in Physical Therapy

Jitender Talwar

2025

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Professionalism in the Practice of Physical Therapy

Tonya Y. Miller

2024

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The characteristics and methods of a surgical intervention performed in emergency cases.

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Acute Care Surgery Handbook

Salomone Di Saverio, Fau…

2017

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The essential procedures in surgical practice such as the principle of safe surgery, the pathophysiology of wound healing, knot tying, tissue handling, retraction and any other instruments and procedures used …

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The Principles and Practice of Surgery

David Hayes Agnew

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The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human …

The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.

Neurology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

Paediatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.

Psychiatry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.

The methods and procedures used to help an ill or injured person restore lost skills and regain self-sufficiency and control.

Treatment focused on the management of the airways in various medical conditions or situations such as emergency or trauma.

The group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.

Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope …

Apply a broad range of bio-medical, psycho-social, organisational, educational, and societal aspects of health, disease, and healthcare to improve healthcare services and to improve quality of life.

Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's anagraphic data and provide support on filling out the present and past history questionnaire and record the measures/tests performed by …

Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.

Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.

Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.

Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …

Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.

Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.

Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process and to maximise the potential of healthy …

Offer evidence-based advice on how to avoid ill health, educate and advise individuals and their carers on how to prevent ill health and/or be able to advise how to improve …

Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.

Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.

Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.

Communicate with clients and their carer's, with the patient's permission, to keep them informed about the clients' and patients' progress and safeguarding confidentiality.

Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, …

Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) …

Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.

Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.

Identify possible treatment protocols for the challenges to human health within a given community in cases such as infectious diseases of high consequences at the global level.

Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring outcomes.

Make referrals to other professionals, based on the healthcare user's requirements and needs, especially when recognising that additional healthcare diagnostics or interventions are required.

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

Use mobile health technologies and e-health (online applications and services) in order to enhance the provided healthcare.

Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.

Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.

Comply with and apply the main points of health well-being and safety policy and procedures, in accordance with employer's policies. Report health and safety risks that have been identified and …

Adjust physiotherapy interventions based on re-evaluation of the client`s response to treatment.

Advocate for health promotion, well-being and disease or injury prevention on behalf of clients and the profession to enhance community, public and population health.

Apply clincial physiotherapy skills across different practice areas using a holistic and evidence-based approach.

Undertake physiotherapy assessment, incorporating data collected from subjective, physical examinations and information derived from other relevant sources, maintaining clients` safety, comfort and dignity during assessment.

Participate in activities that promote quality, particularly in the acquisition and evaluation of equipment, resources, safe storage and supply management.

Contribute to the rehabilitation process to enhance activity, functioning and participation using a person-centered and evidence-based approach.

Develop a safe, effective and efficient quality physiotherapy service.

Organise discharge planning, when applicable, across a range of healthcare settings, communicating effectively and ensuring that the client and carers are involved in the decision making process.

Organise transfer of care, when applicable, across a range of healthcare settings, communicating effectively and ensuring that the patient/client and carers are involved in the decision making process.

Contribute to the development of systems, policies and procedures for the provision of physiotherapy services, sharing knowledge and contributing to internal and external learning opportunities.

Employ cognitive behavioural treatment techniques for those whose treatment involves cognitive re-training, addressing dysfunctional emotions, maladaptive behaviours and cognitive processes and contents through a variety of systematic procedures.

Undertake different levels of engagement in physiotherapy research activities to improve the quality and evidence base in the physiotherapy field.

Formulate a treatment plan and evaluation analysis based on collected data following assessment using a clinical reasoning process.

Interpret, integrate and apply results of diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests and other investigations as part of the assessment of the client, in consultation with other healthcare practitioners.

Maintain the physiotherapy equipment and supplies, ensuring that equipment is safe and fit for purpose.

Manage a healthcare unit budget. Collaborate in budget planning processes including cost of supplies needed for adequate health services and management.

Improve the quality and safe delivery of healthcare, placing special emphasis on identifying those circumstances that place clients, their families and carers, staff, students and others at risk of harm …

Recruit, train, manage, develop and supervise physiotherapy staff where appropriate, ensuring provision of a clinically effective service to clients, recognising the need for further training both for oneself and other …

Use a problem-solving approach to develop and measure recommendations for improving the quality of professional practice in increasingly unpredictable contexts, contributing to change and development within the profession or service …

Prescribe healthcare products, when indicated, for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to the client`s needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within scope of practice.

Promote adherence to local, regional, national and EU Health and Safety legislation, policies, guidelines and protocols.

Provide information on therapeutic outcomes and any inherent risks to the client making sure he/she understands, acting in accordance with ethical principles and local/national policies where the client does not …

Lead and influence others to promote and contribute to policy development, advocacy, extending the boundaries and strategy at various levels.

Provide the necessary support to facilitate learning for clients, carers, students, peers, support workers and other healthcare practitioners by assessing the learner`s development needs and preferences, designing agreed formal and …

Provide a physiotherapy diagnosis/clinical impression of the client`s condition, working with the client to identify impairments, activity and participation limitations resulting from illness, injury and/or ageing, undertaking a holistic approach.

Provide evidence-based information and strategies on self management to the client.

Supervise and provide learning opportunities for physiotherapist assistants.

Supervise, educate and provide learning opportunities for physiotherapy students.

Triage clients for physiotherapy, prioritising their assessment and indicating where additional services are required.

The practice used to treat diseases or maintain overall health using water.

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The Principles and Practice of Hydrotherapy

Simon Baruch

2023

The Principles and Practice of Hydrotherapy

Simon 1840-1921 Baruch, …

2021

Prevention and treatement of injuries or conditions resulted from a physical activity or sport.

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Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Parmod Kumar

2020

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Use procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques, such as penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needles manipulated by the hands or …

Apply massage therapy to relieve patient's pain by using various specialised techniques.

Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.

Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.

Prescribe medications, when indicated, for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to the client`s needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within scope of practice.