Physiotherapist assesses, plans and implements rehabilitative programmes that improve or restore human or animal motor functions, maximise movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments. He/she applies a broad range of physical therapies and techniques such as movement, ultrasound, heating, laser and other techniques. He/she administers muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests to identify and assess physical problems of patients or clients.