5. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation medicine

The physiotherapist and other paramedics play an important role in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. This applies not only to non-surgical (conservative) treatment but also perioperative treatment. The aim of the treatment is to support the patient returning to the highest possible level of functioning. In some patients, this is only possible with mobility aids. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis and foot abnormalities, for example, orthotic footwear is necessary. The orthopaedic shoemaker and the orthotic technicians (who, after amputations, provides prostheses, among other things) have considerable knowledge about the measurement and production of these mobility aids.