Physiotherapist
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
• Review physician referrals and patient medical records to determine level of physical disfunction, patient goals and treatment plans.• Diagnose the cause of the injury (surgery, illness, ageing or disability) and put together a treatment plan.• Conduct assessments and intervention to address physical deficit, mobility limitations, and environmental modification and appropriate of living situations.• Perform treatment techniques included exercise programs, soft tissue mobilisation, manual techniques, electrotherapy, ultrasound, magnetotherapy, laser, taping, dry needling, etc.• Design programs for joint manipulation and mobilization to reduce the pain, improve mobility and strengthen muscle.• Provide therapeutic massage on clients to improve circulation, promote relaxation, relieve stress, pain and injuries.• Maintain records, supervise the rehabilitation process and provide health promotion education, occupational health assessment and injury prevention activities.• Collaborate with other health professionals to assist the treatments.