The economic footprint of physiotherapy includes the quantification of the economic effects
associated with physiotherapy, expressed in terms of contributions to gross value added,
employment and fiscal revenue.

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Cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses are the most relevant for physiotherapy. They
enable estimates to be made of the costs and effectiveness of physiotherapy as a stand-alone
intervention and in combination with standard medical measures.

Cost-effectiveness relies on a measure of the health change following a treatment.

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Economic studies on physiotherapy conducted in various countries have consistently demonstrated the significant cost-effectiveness and benefits of physiotherapy interventions.
These findings underscore the vital role of physiotherapy in healthcare systems worldwide, by
improving patient well-being, in achieving cost savings and in more efficient resource allocation.