Becoming a Physiotherapist

by Chris McKenna (Editor), Cath Wright (Editor)

According to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, “Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability”. This book provides a practi-cal approach for those considering physiotherapy as a career. Dispelling the myths about physio-therapy, Chris McKenna, Cath Wright and experienced physiotherapists explore current practice and introduce the reader to a range of innovations in modern physiotherapy training and practice.

The reader is taken on a journey from their initial enquiry about this essential profession, to the point at which they consider the direction of their first graduate post. Information is provided to en-able a prospective student to access a suitable course and negotiate the application process. They are presented with advice from experienced educators on how to get the most from their ac-ademic and practice placement opportunities. This text culminates in the consideration of the vari-ety of career opportunities available for the successful graduates

About the Author
Chris McKenna is a programme leader in the School of Health & Social Care at Teesside University and has interviewed potential students for over 10 years. Chris has taught interpro-fessionally for over 20 years. Current areas of interest are sensory profiling with children who have additional study needs.

Cath Wright is a senior lecturer and admissions tutor at Teesside University. She has had experience in a wide variety of practice areas and had responsibility for a range of inter-professional teams. Her interests lie within leadership and service development and her current research is in the area of co-dependence.