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Your profession: Physiotherapist (m/f)

Professional activities

Physiotherapists mainly treat people with limited physical movement caused by old age, illness, injury or disability. They also carry out preventative treatments.

Fields of work

Physiotherapists mainly work in hospitals, clinics, specialist medical practices, physiotherapy practices and outpatient practices. They also find employment in old people’s homes, rehabilitation centres or institutions for the integration and care of people with disabilities. In addition, they may work at sports centres and in health and beauty spa hotels.

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