Becoming a Physiotherapist: Is Physiotherapy Really the Career for You?

According to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, “Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability”. This book provides a practi-cal approach for those considering physiotherapy as a career. Dispelling the myths about physio-therapy, Chris McKenna, Cath Wright and experienced physiotherapists explore current practice and introduce the reader to a range of innovations in modern physiotherapy training and practice. The reader is taken on a journey from their initial enquiry about this essential profession, to the point at which they consider the direction of their first graduate post. Information is provided to en-able a prospective student to access a suitable course and negotiate the application process. They are presented with advice from experienced educators on how to get the most from their ac-ademic and practice placement opportunities. This text culminates in the consideration of the vari-ety of career opportunities available for the successful graduates.