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Preventative and Environmental Physiotherapy: Leading a Sustainable Healthcare System Wanda Chen Registered Physiotherapist, MBA Candidate Introduction The healthcare system faces increasing challenges, including rising costs, environmental degradation, and an aging population. Sustainability in healthcare has become a pressing concern, requiring a shift towards preventive care and environmentally conscious practices. Physiotherapy, a discipline focused on rehabilitation and preventive healthcare, can play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges. By integrating preventative and environmental physiotherapy, healthcare systems can enhance patient outcomes, reduce environmental footprints, and contribute to long-term sustainability. This blog explores the concepts of preventative and environmental physiotherapy, their significance, their benefits to public health, and their role in sustainable healthcare governance. What is Preventative Physiotherapy? Preventative physiotherapy ...