Physiotherapists

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.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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  • The majority of Physiotherapists earn a salary between LKR30,631 and LKR107,298 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Physiotherapists ranges from LKR30,631 to LKR54,384.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between LKR42,099 and LKR80,898 per month.

Job Definition

  • Administering muscle, nerve, joint functional ability and other tests to identify and assess physical problems of patients
  • Establishing treatment goals with patients and designing treatment programs to reduce physical pain, strengthen muscles, improve cardiothoracic, cardiovascular and respiratory functions, restore joint mobility, and improve balance and coordination
  • Developing, implementing and monitoring programs and treatments using the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, massage, manipulation, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, ultraviolet and infra-red light and ultrasound in the treatment of patients
  • Instructing patients and their families in procedures to be continued outside clinical settings
  • Recording information on patients' health status and responses to treatment in medical records-keeping systems, and sharing information with other health professionals as required to ensure continuing and comprehensive care
  • Developing and implementing programmes for screening and prevention of common physical ailments and disorders
  • Supervising the work of physiotherapy assistants and others
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