Free ebook on physiotherapy fundamentals, covering anatomy, assessment, rehabilitation, therapeutic methods, and clinical practice areas.
Free ebook + audiobook content
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Introduction to Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the purpose of Physiotherapy and what are some of the techniques used by physiotherapists? 3 minutes
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Human Anatomy
+ Exercise: How important is the study of human anatomy for physiotherapy? 3 minutes
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Human Physiology
+ Exercise: Which of the following systems is of particular interest to physical therapists and involves the study of how muscles contract to produce movement, how bones and joints support the weight of the body, and how different components of the system work together to allow a full range of motion ? 2 minutes
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Biochemistry and Biophysics
+ Exercise: What is the importance of biochemistry and biophysics for physiotherapy? 3 minutes
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Kinesiology and Biomechanics
+ Exercise: Which of the following best describes the relationship between kinesiology, biomechanics and physical therapy? 3 minutes
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Pathophysiology
+ Exercise: What is the importance of pathophysiology in physiotherapy? 3 minutes
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Neuroanatomy
+ Exercise: What is the main function of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS)? 3 minutes
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Neurophysiology
+ Exercise: What is action potential in neurophysiology? 3 minutes
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Diagnosis and Physical Examination in Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the importance of diagnosis and physical examination in the physiotherapy treatment process? 2 minutes
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Introduction to Diagnosis and Physical Examination in Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the first step in the physical therapy diagnosis and examination process? 3 minutes
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Anamnesis in Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is anamnesis in physiotherapy and why is it important? 3 minutes
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Examination of the Musculoskeletal System
+ Exercise: What is the purpose of diagnosis and physical examination in physical therapy? 3 minutes
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Examination of the Neurological System
+ Exercise: What is the role of examining the neurological system in physical therapy? 3 minutes
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Examination of the Cardiorespiratory System
+ Exercise: What is the role of the physiotherapist in examining the cardiorespiratory system? 3 minutes
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Vertebral Spine Examination
+ Exercise: What is the importance of examining the spine in the physiotherapy process? 3 minutes
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Examination of the Upper and Lower Extremities
+ Exercise: What is the sequence of procedures performed during the examination of the upper extremities in physical therapy? 3 minutes
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Assessment of Posture and Gait
+ Exercise: What is the importance of assessing posture and gait in the diagnosis and physical examination in physiotherapy? 3 minutes
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Pain Assessment
+ Exercise: What is the importance of pain assessment in diagnosis and physical examination in physiotherapy? 3 minutes
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Interpretation of Physical Examination Results
+ Exercise: What is the correct sequence of steps in the diagnostic process in physiotherapy? 3 minutes
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Preparation of the Physiotherapy Diagnosis
+ Exercise: What is the main objective of diagnosis in physiotherapy? 2 minutes
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Fundamentals of Electrotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the definition of Electrotherapy and what are some of its physiological effects? 4 minutes
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Kinesiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is kinesiotherapy and how is it applied in physiotherapy? 3 minutes
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Respiratory Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the main role of the respiratory physiotherapist? 3 minutes
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Cardiovascular Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the role of cardiovascular physiotherapy in patients’ health? 3 minutes
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Neurological Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is Neurological Physiotherapy and what is its objective? 3 minutes
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Orthopedic and Trauma Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the role of Orthopedic and Trauma Physiotherapy? 2 minutes
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Physiotherapy in Rheumatology
+ Exercise: What is the role of physiotherapists who specialize in rheumatology in the patient's healthcare team? 3 minutes
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Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
+ Exercise: What is the purpose of Geriatric Physiotherapy and what conditions does it treat? 2 minutes
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Physiotherapy in Pediatrics
+ Exercise: What distinguishes pediatric physical therapy from other forms of physical therapy? 3 minutes
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Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Urogynecology
+ Exercise: What is the role of physical therapy in obstetrics and urogynecology? 3 minutes
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Dermatofunctional Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is Dermatofunctional Physiotherapy and what are its main areas of activity? 2 minutes
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Physiotherapy in Oncology
+ Exercise: What is the role of physiotherapy in oncology? 3 minutes
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Intensive Care Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the role of the physiotherapist in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)? 3 minutes
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Physiotherapy in Occupational Health
+ Exercise: What does Occupational Health Physiotherapy aim to prevent and how does it achieve this objective? 3 minutes
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Physiotherapy in Public Health
+ Exercise: What is the main objective of Physiotherapy in Public Health? 3 minutes
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Sports Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What is the main function of sports physiotherapy? 3 minutes
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Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
+ Exercise: What is the objective of physiotherapy rehabilitation and what are some of the techniques used in this process? 3 minutes
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Principles of Ethics and Legislation in Physiotherapy
+ Exercise: What are the four fundamental ethical principles that physiotherapists should follow in professional practice, as described in chapter 27 of our e-book? 3 minutes
About the free ebook with audio
Complete Fundamentals of Physiotherapy
This free online ebook introduces the scientific and clinical foundations of physiotherapy. It connects core health sciences with the assessment, planning, and rehabilitation principles used across physiotherapy practice.
Build a strong clinical foundation
Explore how anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, kinesiology, biomechanics, pathophysiology, and neuroscience support safe movement analysis and patient care. The ebook explains essential concepts in clear, beginner-focused language.
Understand physiotherapy assessment
Learn the purpose of patient history taking, physical examination, posture and gait assessment, pain evaluation, and interpretation of findings. These fundamentals help learners understand how physiotherapy diagnoses are prepared and how clinical information informs care decisions.
Discover major areas of practice
The material introduces therapeutic approaches such as electrotherapy and kinesiotherapy, alongside respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, sports, pediatric, geriatric, and rehabilitation physiotherapy. It also addresses professional ethics, legislation, public health, and occupational health.
Important note
This ebook is educational and does not replace professional assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Physiotherapy techniques should be applied within appropriate training, legal requirements, and clinical supervision.
What physiotherapy assessment topics does this ebook cover?
It covers anamnesis, musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory examination, posture, gait, pain, and interpretation of findings.
Does the ebook explain kinesiology and biomechanics in physiotherapy?
Yes. It introduces movement principles and biomechanical concepts used to understand function and rehabilitation.
Which physiotherapy specialties are included in the ebook?
It introduces respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, sports, oncology, and other practice areas.
This ebook/audiobook includes:
2 hours and 3 minutes of audio content
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Exercises to train your knowledge
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