THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE: A LITERATURE REVIEW.

Analyze the role of the physiotherapist and its importance in primary health care as an integral part of the family health strategy through scientific evidence regarding this. To meet the objective, an integrative review of the scientific literature was carried out. This research method enables critical evaluation and synthesis of available evidence on the topic under study, resulting in an updated study of the topic investigated and its interventions implemented effectively in health care. 135 articles were found in the databases, 37 in PubMed, 96 in VHL and 02 in SciELO. Thus, the selection was finalized with 05 articles to be read in full. It was concluded that the insertion of this professional in primary care facilitates the provision of rehabilitation care in the community, preventing the worsening of chronic conditions and meeting the population and their health needs in non-hospital environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]