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Physiotherapists 'can help patients change their lifestyles'

Thursday 20th May 2010

People with physiotherapy jobs can help patients change their lifestyles in order to be more healthy.

This is according to Professor Elizabeth Dean from the University of British Columbia, who made her comments at the Physiotherapy New Zealand conference.

She noted that one of the best ways of reducing instances of disease was to get people to focus on their ways of living.

For example, eating better and engaging in more exercise can cut the risk of illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and cancer.

Professor Dean went on to point out that when someone visits a physiotherapist for a condition such as an injured knee or a frozen shoulder, other issues such as high blood pressure and obesity can be discussed.

Recently, fellow physiotherapist Kirsten Lord spoke at an event entitled The Show Must Go On in Edinburgh.

Addressing the British Association of Performing Arts, she said the occassion was a good opportunity to share ideas with others in the field.

Written by Martin Lambert