Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy ( Physiotherapy, Kinesitherapy and Medical rehabilitation )

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

(Balneology, physical therapy and rehabilitation)

Balneology, physical therapy, and rehabilitation = Clinical education across diverse areas of practice

• Number of years: 3 years medical bachelor degree, 180 credits
• Number of students: 45 students/year

What is the Physiotherapy?

• Independent and autonomous professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies, prepared to have a key role in health systems, taking their own decisions.
• Physiotherapy provides services to individuals and populations in circumstances where movement and function are or could be, threatened by ageing, injury, pain, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors.
• Physiotherapy promotes the active participation in society through the development, maintenance and restoration of health, movement capacity, physical activity and functional ability throughout the lifespan.

What the physiotherapist do?

• diagnoses the functional medical problems;
• provides treatment, assisting the person to restore movement and/or avoid injuring themselves further;
• seeks input from other health professionals if required;
• helps the person to achieve the best possible rehabilitation, activity, and quality of life.

Learning outcomes of the study program

• Physical therapy techniques, and kinesiological, prophylactic and motor rehabilitation assistance;
• Electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, thermotherapy and massage techniques;
• The evaluation of the patients’ anatomical and functional status and the communication of the significant data to the specialized physician;
• Devising strategies and establishing the stages of the individual treatment plans based on static and dynamic physical exercises, chosen in accordance with the clinical diagnosis;
• Application of physical therapy and medical rehabilitation programs in order to restore diminished functions, to increase functional levels and to develop compensatory mechanisms;
• Use of verbal and nonverbal communication in the relation with the patient or with other members of the rehabilitation team;
• Importance and observance of medical ethics and deontology.

Where the physiotherapist works?

• Hospitals
• Health Centers
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Private practice
• Schools
• Occupational health and safety roles at workplaces
• Cosmetic, spa and Wellness Centers.