The masseur-physiotherapist often intervenes following a sprain, scoliosis, respiratory ailments. Stroke prolonged bed rest or any other type of neurological or motor disease. Revive Physiotherapy After receiving the doctor’s prescription. He studies the patient’s medical file and performs a clinical examination to define the methods (appropriate techniques and appropriate care) to be implemented.
In compliance with hygiene protocols and rules of good practice. He then uses many techniques: massages of painful areas, gymnastic movements using devices, weights. He can also use water (in a swimming pool), heat and ultrasound.
Comfort care
The physiotherapist can intervene without prescription, in the sports field (fitness, relaxation, infiltrations or aesthetics (facial relaxation, lymphatic drainage. Mud baths Listening to his patients and those around them, he creates a relationship of trust: good interpersonal skills are therefore essential. The masseur-physiotherapist must be able to respond to changes in his sector of activity. And the needs of his patients. He must keep himself informed of new methods and constantly train.
Skills/qualities needed to be a physiotherapist
Good knowledge of medical practices and expectations
Management and organization skills
scientific mind
Good physical resistance
Listen and be patient
Dynamism and mental balance
What studies to follow to become a massage therapist?
The State diploma of Masseur-Kinesitherapies is obtained in 4 years in one of the. Institutes of Training in Masson-Kinesitherapy ( IFMK ). To be able to integrate an IFMK. It is mandatory to have completed a first year of selection at the university a validated year of PASS or L.AS. license with option “health access”) in particular.
What opportunities in physiotherapy?
To legally exercise their profession, massage therapists-physiotherapists must be registered. On the roll of the council of the Order of the department of their place of practice. Most physiotherapists practice in a liberal capacity in a cabinet.
Employees work in both the private and public sectors, often on a part-time basis. In various establishments (hospitals, functional rehabilitation centres. Thalassotherapy centres Retirement homes, multi-professional health centres, etc.). For liberals, the Paris region and the south of France are the most popular areas, but the North and East also offer good job prospects. The aging of the population, combined with the growth of preventive and aesthetic care. Explains why the profession is currently short of arms.
What is the average salary of a massage therapist?
The monthly salary of a liberal physiotherapist oscillates between 2,200 and 7,000 € gross. Before payment of charges and taxes. The latter represent approximately 60% of the income of the liberal professions. In the hospital. The masseur-physiotherapist earns approximately €1,800 gross per month at the start of his career and nearly €3,000 at the end of his career.
what professional developments?
With their diploma in hand, massage therapists can specialize in sports physio. Respiratory physio, geriatric physio, pediatric physio, neurological physio. Or acquire additional training in osteopathy or chiropractic. In the hospital public service, it is possible to access higher grades by passing internal competitions. Such as those for health executives directors of care.
