3255-Physiotherapy technicians and assistants

Tasks include

• administering manual treatments such as massage therapy or pressure point therapy
• administering electrical modality treatments, ultrasound, and other physical therapies using specialized techniques and equipment, including infra-red lamps, wet compresses, and herbal and mineral therapies
• instructing, motivating, safeguarding and assisting patients as they practice 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 treatments, including measuring their range-of-joint motion and vital signs
• (f) fitting patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and other physical supportive devices such as crutches, and instructing patients in the use of such devices.