Physiotherapy specializes in maximizing the potential of human movement and function. There are many different fields within physiotherapy, for example respiratory, neurology, paediatric, orthopaedic and musculo-skeletal to name a few. It’s best practice and common for physiotherapists to gain a broad knowledge by rotating through many of the different fields of practice before specializing. Any practicing physiotherapists in the UK , should have completed a three or four year degree course and be registered with the Health professions Council (HPC) . You can check that the professional you employ is registered by using the following link Health Professions Council.