Kaisin Olivier (Vétroz)

Physiotherapy is involved in promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. The aim is to identify and maximize each individual's functional potential, and to provide pain relief where necessary. Physiotherapy is based on a process of interaction with patients, clients, parents and other therapists. During this process, the physiotherapist assesses motor potential and, in agreement with the various parties involved, sets therapeutic objectives that require the application of knowledge and skills that only he or she possesses.

Physiotherapy is based on the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

In line with this definition, in 2001 the WHO established the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), which was developed on the basis of the following axes: bio structures and functions, activities and participation, environmental factors, personal factors. The use of the ICF makes it possible to integrate the biological, psychological, social and personal aspects that influence each individual into physiotherapeutic care.