Area
Medical and Health Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Health Sciences
University of La Frontera
- City: Temuco,
- Commune: Temuco,
- Region: Araucanía Region
goals
To promote advanced knowledge of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, through the ongoing professional development of practitioners, contributing to appropriate decision-making to improve the health of individuals and communities.
Applicant Profile
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Professional Title, both in the area of Health Sciences accredited by the original Certificate or legalized copy of the Bachelor's Degree and/or Professional Title.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's Program in Physical Therapy at the University of La Frontera are healthcare professionals equipped to assess and treat neuromotor, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal conditions. The program's training equips them to use and interpret valid and reliable methods in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, and to plan and implement therapies based on cutting-edge techniques. Graduates will be able to make clinical decisions with a critical approach to scientific evidence, demonstrate relevant written and verbal communication skills, work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, and demonstrate a capacity for self-directed learning and continuous professional development, all while adhering to bioethical principles. They will be qualified to work in public and private healthcare settings, research and development centers, and in private practice.
Lines of investigation
Lines of investigation:
Cardiorespiratory Line: Area of Physical Therapy dedicated to the study of the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and stabilization of cardiorespiratory dysfunctions or alterations, whose general objective is to improve respiratory dynamics and function, and exercise tolerance to improve health-related quality of life.
Neuromotor Line: Area of Physical Therapy that focuses on the study of the treatment and rehabilitation of children and adults affected with neurological pathologies, allowing motor development and control that promotes functional independence.
Musculoskeletal Line: Area of Physical Therapy dedicated to the study of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of alterations of the musculoskeletal system that allows the full functional development of individuals.
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