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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

Ōamaru physiotherapist Mike Stewart works on rugby player Mark Robertson's knee in 2006. Physiotherapists help people to improve mobility and general movement through manipulation, exercise programmes and lifestyle advice.

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Allison Kirkman, 'Health practitioners - Allied health practitioners', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/28340/physiotherapy (accessed 14 May 2024)

Story by Allison Kirkman, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 23 Apr 2018