Desafios enfrentados pelo fisioterapeuta inserido na atenção primária à saúde

Abstract

The rehabilitative vision is inherent in the role of physiotherapist long before the times of war than with the treatment needs of sequels, historically rooted further this perception. The objective of this study is to identify the challenges faced by the physiotherapist inserted in Primary Health Care. With the creation of the Family Health Strategy and expansion of services and inclusion of the Support Center for Family Health in Primary Health Care, the physiotherapist has undergone constant changes of their activities. Is leaving flexnerianbiologicist- privatized model with targeted technical actions social concerns and adopting the generalist, critical and reflective model dedicated to the multidisciplinary expertise. Also, is acquainting himself with professionals in other fields as a sociologist, statisticians, educators, plus the growing interest in the epidemiological profile. In less than seven years, many changes have occurred and the professional therapist has faced challenges as academic training focused on rehabilitation; discontinuity of Continuing Education and Education Permanent, poor facilities, lack of material to meet, among others, that still hamper the development of improved actions to society.