Physiotherapists have different titles in different countries: in many countries they are called physical therapists. Some countries have their own version of the word physiotherapist, such as kinesiologist, but they are all part of the same profession.

They work in the health spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, and rehabilitation when the movement and function of the body are being threatened by ageing, injury, pain, diseases, disorders, conditions and/or environmental factors.