Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Ritesh Kharnal   (Physiotherapist)?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Ritesh Kharnal (Physiotherapist) for Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy, Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Ritesh Kharnal   (Physiotherapist)'s education qualification?

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Dr. Ritesh Kharnal   (Physiotherapist) has the following qualifications - BPTh/BPT.

Question 3

What does Dr. Ritesh Kharnal   (Physiotherapist) specialises in ?

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Dr. Ritesh Kharnal (Physiotherapist) specialises as Physiotherapist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Ritesh Kharnal   (Physiotherapist) have?

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Dr. Ritesh Kharnal (Physiotherapist) has an overall experience of 19 years. View where has Dr. Ritesh Kharnal (Physiotherapist) practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Ritesh Kharnal   (Physiotherapist)?

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Dr. Ritesh Kharnal is a Physiotherapist and has an experience of 19 years in this field. The doctor completed BPTh/BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India in 2007. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Physiotherapy,Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy,Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist,Orthopedic Physiotherapy and Neuro Physiotherapy etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a physiotherapist?

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A physiotherapist is an expert who specialises in restoring, maintaining, and assessing the mobility of a person who is affected by disability, injury, or illness. They also help in lowering the risk of future illness or injury and improve the physical strength of an individual. One can use physiotherapy at any stage of their life.

Question 7

When should I see a doctor and when should I see a physiotherapist?

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You should see a doctor if you have a severe injury, bleeding, severe pain and need immediate medical attention. You can visit a physiotherapist if you have have an old injury, back pain, injuries related to sports, want a personalised exercise plan, manual therapy, or wish to increase mobility in the joints.

Question 8

What is the difference between a physiotherapist and a physical therapist?

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There is no difference between a physiotherapist and a physical therapist. Both these terms can be used interchangeably.

Question 9

Can a  physiotherapist perform surgery?

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A physiotherapist cannot perform surgery. Instead, they can help to avoid surgery by eliminating pain or healing the injury. They also assist in the rehabilitation or recovery of a patient that has undergone surgery.

Question 10

Can physiotherapists prescribe medicines?

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A physiotherapist is not qualified to prescribe medicines. However, they can provide a prescription if they are working with the written authority of a doctor as a supplementary subscriber.

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