In 2014,an Australian health report recommended that 25% of the tasks performed by physiotherapists in an acute care hospital could potentially be carried out by physiotherapy assistants,who have limited qualifications and work under the supervision of the physiotherapist.The main role of physiotherapy assistant is to:

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The article states that physiotherapy assistants have limited qualifications and work under the supervision of the physiotherapist. Therefore, it is unlikely that they would be qualified to take X-rays or assess and diagnose patient complaints. Helping patients in and out of their transport may be a task they could assist with, but the main role of a physiotherapy assistant is to supervise exercise programs and assist in mobilisation, as stated in the report.

In 2014,an Australian Health Report Recommended That 25% of the Tasks