Physiotherapist Action in the Extended Family Health of Barbacena-MG

Abstract

The objective of the study was to analyze the work process of the physiotherapists who are members of the NASF in Barbacena, MG. It is a qualitative study with data collection through interviews and non-participant observation, with analysis through hermeneutics-dialectics. It was identified that after the inclusion of physiotherapy in Primary Care, there was a strengthening of the physiotherapist's actions for prevention and health promotion. In addition, it is noted that these professionals assumed the leadership role in the group, are well accepted by the Family Strategy and Health (ESF) team and the population in general. Although they do a good job, they do not follow the guidelines presented by the Ministry of Health, still prevailing their rehabilitating role and not as a health promoter, a pillar of the performance of these teams.