Physiotherapy Review Articles Physiotherapy is a procedure to promote healing and wellbeing by using physical methods, such as massage and manipulation. Physiotherapy treatments are often used to help restore a person's range of movement after injury or illness. Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, electrotherapy, shockwave modality, exercise prescription, joint mobilization and health education, treats conditions such as chronic or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage, arthritis,  and gait disorders. A physiotherapist is a health care professional who helps patients achieve maximum range of movement and physical ability, either by developing it in the first place or restoring it after loss of physical ability due to illness, injury or aging.