English for Physiotherapy Fco. Javier Echeverría López

This is the audio of the role play, made by Esteban Martínez y Fco. Javier Echeverría. 

This is the audio of the role play. Made by Esteban Martínez and Javier Echeverría.

LISTENING The physical therapy department is much broader than just rehabilitation . Physical therapy treatment is provided under the care of a physical therapist, also known as a physiotherapist The physical therapist is responsible for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of disease or disability. The conditions physical therapists manage are musculoskeletal, cardio-pulmonary, integumentary and neurological conditions. Rehabilitation spans all four of these categories. Treatment may involve patient education physiotherapeutic techniques and assisting devices.        ·         Musculoskeletal physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to treat heart and lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD.)        ·         Integumentary physiotherapy deals primarily with treatment of the skin . This may include care of wounds, bandages, and scare reduction         ·         Neurological physiotherapy use exercise to help im