3255-Physiotherapy Technicians and Related Associate Professionals

Tasks include:

• administering manual treatments such as massage therapy or pressure point therapy
• administering electrical modality treatments, ultrasound and other physical therapies using specialised techniques and equipment
• instructing, motivating, safeguarding and assisting patients as they practise physical exercises, relaxation techniques and functional activities
• conferring with physiotherapists or other health care providers to evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment
• monitoring and recording patients' progress during treatment, including measuring their range-of-joint motion and vital signs
• fitting patients for orthopaedic braces, prostheses and other physical supportive devices such as crutches, and instructing patients in the use of such devices.