Physiotherapy Technician
ぶつりょうぎし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Medical Technicians
- Minor : Physical Therapists
Summary
A medical technical profession that supports patient rehabilitation using exercise therapy, physical therapy, and manual therapy to maintain and restore physical functions.
Description
Physiotherapy Technician (Physiotherapist) is a specialist profession that restores physical functions diminished by injuries, post-surgery conditions, or diseases, supporting daily life and social reintegration. Under a doctor's instructions, they use manual therapy, exercise therapy, and physical therapy devices (such as ultrasound, low-frequency, and heat therapy) to alleviate pain and improve muscle strength and joint range of motion. They conduct patient assessments, goal setting, rehabilitation plan development, implementation, evaluation, and record-keeping, and provide care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. They are active in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, home-visit rehabilitation, nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. This profession requires continuous updating of knowledge and skills, as well as strong communication abilities.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the progress of the aging society. Expertise in home-visit rehabilitation and sports rehabilitation areas, utilization of ICT devices, and the importance of team-based medical care are growing.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Clinic Employment / Home-visit Rehabilitation / Hospital Employment / Rehabilitation Facility / Welfare Facility Employment
Career Path
Physiotherapist (Newcomer) → Physiotherapist (Mid-career) → Chief Physiotherapist → Physiotherapy Department Head → Clinic Owner → Specialist (Sports/Neurology)
Required Skills
Gait Analysis / Manual Muscle Testing / Physical Therapy Equipment Operation / Range of Motion Measurement / Rehabilitation Plan Development
Recommended Skills
Electronic Medical Records Operation / English Literature Reading / Selection of Welfare Devices / Sports Rehabilitation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is needed to not miss subtle changes in the body. |
| Communication Skills | Because appropriate dialogue and guidance with patients are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for prolonged standing and manual therapy techniques. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to develop rehabilitation plans tailored to individual symptoms. |
| Problem Solving | Because treatment methods need to be flexibly adjusted according to the patient's condition. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because they collaborate with multiple professions such as doctors, nurses, and OTs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Pass the National Physiotherapist Exam
Aliases
- PT
- Physiotherapist
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