Physiotherapist

Physical therapists (PTs) work with patients during their recovery process after surgery or injury. As a physical therapist, you will help people regain or maintain mobility through treatments such as strength and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy techniques. To become a successful 1. Be Realistic Some conditions, such as chronic musculoskeletal disorders, are challenging to treat. Others, such as 2. Be Patient It’s important to be patient with the treatment process and to remain calm and collected when working with challenging patients. Treatment timelines depend not only on the patient’s specific condition but also on their level of motivation, physical capacity, and more. 3. Be Collaborative The best physical therapists recognize that collaboration is key, even if that’s in a Jordan Utley et al., Interprofessional Education and Collaboration: An Evidence-Based Approach to Optimizing Health Care . Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics, 2020.)) 4. Be Determined As a physical therapist, you must be prepared to take on challenging cases and stay motivated. Even when patients feel like giving up, it’s important for you to stay focused on the process, encourage them to keep working, and remain determined to help them heal. 5. Be Resilient An important quality in a physical therapist is resilience. As with most things in life, treatment in physical therapy is not a straight line; your patients will likely experience ups and downs. A resilient physi...

Understanding the differences between the two can help you decide whether to see a physical therapist or chiropractor for your particular injury. This article will discuss the similarities and differences between physical therapists and chiropractors, and help you determine how to choose the one that is right for you. • Both are trained at a doctoral level. (Some physical therapists may practice with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.) • Both may prescribe exercises to improve strength or • Both use • Both use nonsurgical techniques to help you move better and feel better. • Both must pass a board or licensing examination to practice. • Chiropractors often perform manipulations for perceived or known spinal subluxations (partial dislocations of a joint). • Chiropractors often attempt to correct spinal malalignment, believing that this is placing pressure on nerves. • Chiropractors often limit their treatment to the low back and neck, while physical therapists tend to be general practitioners who treat the spine and extremities. • Chiropractors routinely order • Chiropractors often offer nutrition advice and many sell dietary supplements in their clinics. • Physical therapists often work to help you prevent injury. • Physical therapists often prescribe home exercise programs for their patients to perform daily in order to achieve their rehab goals. • Physical therapists work in a variety of settings like hospitals, schools, clinics, and nursing homes, while chiropractors typi...

A question I often hear people ask is “What’s the difference between physiotherapy vs physical therapy?” And perhaps a better question: “ Is there a difference between physical therapy and physiotherapy?” In this post I’ll explain everything you need to know about physiotherapy vs physical therapy, including when to use which term. Physiotherapy vs Physical Therapy: Overview Ask any PT, and they’ll admit that physiotherapy and physical therapy are remarkably similar careers. Both PTs and Physios are clinical health professionals who use science-based treatments to help restore musculoskeletal function and improve the quality of life in people of all ages and fitness levels. Distinguishing physiotherapy vs physical therapy is like saying “tomahto” vs “tomayto.” It all depends on where you’re from. In the United States, we use the term “physical therapist,” whereas other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Europe, would say “physiotherapist.” Traditionally it’s been thought that physiotherapists use a more holistic approach to treatment, relying on a variety of modalities and manual therapy, while physical therapists employ an exercise-based approach with more exercise routines and stretches. However, I can attest that PTs use the same holistic approach that physiotherapists use. As a PT I am not limited to exercise treatments and can employ a wide range of therapies to help my patients achieve their goals. But that’s just my experience. Let’s co...

There are many similarities between the terms physiotherapy and physical therapy and the focus of each within the allied health professions. The topics range from being equal in performance to varying degrees of distinction. So, are they the same, similar, or vastly different? According to Wikipedia, the terms are interchangeable, stating, “Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy…”. However, definitions among other resources give separate definitions based on the approach used by physiotherapists and physical therapists and their location. If living in Europe, Canada, or Australia, one may hear physiotherapy used, while those living in America are familiar with physical therapy. One commonality is that neither Physiotherapists nor Physical Therapy Clinics prescribe drugs, and medical, and chiropractic physicians refer most patients. What exactly is the general function of each? Patient receiving The main difference between physical therapy and physiotherapy is how they focus on healing. Physiotherapists typically use a manual, hands-on approach with soft tissue and fascial releases, The best way to determine any difference is to define the approach of each. What is Physical Therapy? The Therefore, Patients seeking care from physical therapists have experienced pain from various injuries or immobility. These may include recoveries from surgeries, accidents, sports injuries, or birth/growth defects. Physical therapists generally treat non-threatening injuries by assess...

Physical therapists (PTs) work with patients during their recovery process after surgery or injury. As a physical therapist, you will help people regain or maintain mobility through treatments such as strength and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy techniques. To become a successful 1. Be Realistic Some conditions, such as chronic musculoskeletal disorders, are challenging to treat. Others, such as 2. Be Patient It’s important to be patient with the treatment process and to remain calm and collected when working with challenging patients. Treatment timelines depend not only on the patient’s specific condition but also on their level of motivation, physical capacity, and more. 3. Be Collaborative The best physical therapists recognize that collaboration is key, even if that’s in a Jordan Utley et al., Interprofessional Education and Collaboration: An Evidence-Based Approach to Optimizing Health Care . Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics, 2020.)) 4. Be Determined As a physical therapist, you must be prepared to take on challenging cases and stay motivated. Even when patients feel like giving up, it’s important for you to stay focused on the process, encourage them to keep working, and remain determined to help them heal. 5. Be Resilient An important quality in a physical therapist is resilience. As with most things in life, treatment in physical therapy is not a straight line; your patients will likely experience ups and downs. A resilient physi...

Understanding the differences between the two can help you decide whether to see a physical therapist or chiropractor for your particular injury. This article will discuss the similarities and differences between physical therapists and chiropractors, and help you determine how to choose the one that is right for you. • Both are trained at a doctoral level. (Some physical therapists may practice with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.) • Both may prescribe exercises to improve strength or • Both use • Both use nonsurgical techniques to help you move better and feel better. • Both must pass a board or licensing examination to practice. • Chiropractors often perform manipulations for perceived or known spinal subluxations (partial dislocations of a joint). • Chiropractors often attempt to correct spinal malalignment, believing that this is placing pressure on nerves. • Chiropractors often limit their treatment to the low back and neck, while physical therapists tend to be general practitioners who treat the spine and extremities. • Chiropractors routinely order • Chiropractors often offer nutrition advice and many sell dietary supplements in their clinics. • Physical therapists often work to help you prevent injury. • Physical therapists often prescribe home exercise programs for their patients to perform daily in order to achieve their rehab goals. • Physical therapists work in a variety of settings like hospitals, schools, clinics, and nursing homes, while chiropractors typi...

There are many similarities between the terms physiotherapy and physical therapy and the focus of each within the allied health professions. The topics range from being equal in performance to varying degrees of distinction. So, are they the same, similar, or vastly different? According to Wikipedia, the terms are interchangeable, stating, “Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy…”. However, definitions among other resources give separate definitions based on the approach used by physiotherapists and physical therapists and their location. If living in Europe, Canada, or Australia, one may hear physiotherapy used, while those living in America are familiar with physical therapy. One commonality is that neither Physiotherapists nor Physical Therapy Clinics prescribe drugs, and medical, and chiropractic physicians refer most patients. What exactly is the general function of each? Patient receiving The main difference between physical therapy and physiotherapy is how they focus on healing. Physiotherapists typically use a manual, hands-on approach with soft tissue and fascial releases, The best way to determine any difference is to define the approach of each. What is Physical Therapy? The Therefore, Patients seeking care from physical therapists have experienced pain from various injuries or immobility. These may include recoveries from surgeries, accidents, sports injuries, or birth/growth defects. Physical therapists generally treat non-threatening injuries by assess...

A question I often hear people ask is “What’s the difference between physiotherapy vs physical therapy?” And perhaps a better question: “ Is there a difference between physical therapy and physiotherapy?” In this post I’ll explain everything you need to know about physiotherapy vs physical therapy, including when to use which term. Physiotherapy vs Physical Therapy: Overview Ask any PT, and they’ll admit that physiotherapy and physical therapy are remarkably similar careers. Both PTs and Physios are clinical health professionals who use science-based treatments to help restore musculoskeletal function and improve the quality of life in people of all ages and fitness levels. Distinguishing physiotherapy vs physical therapy is like saying “tomahto” vs “tomayto.” It all depends on where you’re from. In the United States, we use the term “physical therapist,” whereas other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Europe, would say “physiotherapist.” Traditionally it’s been thought that physiotherapists use a more holistic approach to treatment, relying on a variety of modalities and manual therapy, while physical therapists employ an exercise-based approach with more exercise routines and stretches. However, I can attest that PTs use the same holistic approach that physiotherapists use. As a PT I am not limited to exercise treatments and can employ a wide range of therapies to help my patients achieve their goals. But that’s just my experience. Let’s co...