About LSR

About LSR

Swedish Association of Registered Physiotherapists

The Swedish Association of Registered Physiotherapists is a professional body as well as a trade union. It promotes the profession and serves its members on all levels.

Number: 11 729 members december 31, 2009.

Organisation: 21 District Committees´ and an Executive Committee of elected representatives on national level.
18 Interestgroups in varying professional fields.

Journal: Fysioterapi

Secretariat:
Legitimerade Sjukgymnasters Riksförbund,
Box 3196, S-103 63 Stockholm, Sweden
Int. Phone +46 8 567 06 100
Int. Fax + 46 8 567 06 199
Mail: kansli[at]lsr.se
Visitingadress: Vasagatan 48, Stockholm

Education

To become a physiotherapist in Sweden a university education is needed, Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Bsc), based on upper secondary school education. It lasts 3 years and is based on upper secondary school education.

When graduating the physiotherapist obtains a University Diploma in Physiotherapy. The diploma entitles the graduate to the registration issued by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare.

Physiotherapists can enroll educational programs which lead to a postgraduate degree:
- Master of Science in Physiotherapy (MSc)
- Doctor of Medical Science (PhD)