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Major Group

Technicians and Associate Professionals

Sub-Major Group

Health Associate Professionals

Minor Group

325

Other Health Associate Professionals

Unit Group

3255

Physiotherapy Technicians And Assistants

Small Unit Group

MASCO Code

3255-08

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Shiatsu Therapist

STEM

Shiatsu Therapist provide physical therapy to patients whose movements have been affected by disease, injury or degeneration. The therapy has usually been prescribed by a physiotherapist or other health professional to rehabilitate the patients.

Alternative Names

Tasks

advising the community and individuals on correct body postures at work or otherwise, to avoid injuries and strain and to strengthen muscles

conducting examinations to make diagnoses of disorders of bones, muscles and parts of the circulatory or the nervous system to determine proper treatment or referring to medical doctors, if necessary

treating disorders of bones, muscles and parts of the circulatory or the nervous system by manipulative methods and the use of ultrasound, heating, laser or similar techniques

massaging clients to improve blood circulation, soothe or stimulate nerves, facilitate elimination of waste matter, stretch contracted tendons and produce other therapeutic effects

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Other Service Activities
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Human Health And Social Work Activities

0912
Medicine
0913
Nursing, midwifery and medical assistance
0915
Therapy and Rehabilitation

Skills

Basic

Active Listening

Proficiency in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.

Speaking

Proficiency in communicating effectively as well as convey information verbally and in a way that can understand.

Monitoring

Proficiency in monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organisations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Learning

Proficiency in applying new knowledge.

Social Perceptivenesss

ability to tune into the feelings of the people around them.

Specific

Massage Therapy

proficiency in applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and moving muscles and body tissues.

Reflexology

proficiency in the application of appropriate pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears.

Physical Therapy

proficiency in a primary care specialty by using mechanical force and movements such as manual therapy, exercise therapy, elcetrotherapy and various physical therapies.

Physical Therapy

proficiency in a healthcare specialty that includes the evaluation, assessment, and treatment of individuals with limitations in functional mobility.

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