Question 1

Where does Dr. Karthik D practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Karthik D practices at Sri Saastha Physiotherapy Centre - Kuppakonanpudur.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Karthik D?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Karthik D for Ergonomic Training, Physiotherapy for Sports Injury Rehabilitation, Arthritis and Pain Management. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Karthik D's education qualification?

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Dr. Karthik D has the following qualifications - BPTh/BPT, MPTh/MPT - Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physiotherapy.

Question 4

What does Dr. Karthik D specialises in ?

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Dr. Karthik D specialises as Physiotherapist, Geriatric Physiotherapist.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Karthik D?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Karthik D is a Physiotherapist and Geriatric Physiotherapist in Kuppakonanpudur, Coimbatore Dr. Karthik D practices at Sri Saastha Physiotherapy Centre in Kuppakonanpudur, Coimbatore. He completed BPTh/BPT from Sri Ramakrishna College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore in 2006 and MPTh/MPT - Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physiotherapy from RVS College of Physiotherapy, Sulur in 2011. He is a member of Indian Association of Physiotherapist. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Ergonomic Training,Physiotherapy for Sports Injury Rehabilitation,Arthritis and Pain Management,Lower Back Pain and Occupational Physiotherapy etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is a physiotherapist?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapists are specialized in restoring, maintaining or increasing physical mobility, strength and function with exercise, massage and electrotherapy. They are medically trained to treat musculoskeletal problems.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

One can see a physiotherapist for back pain, knee pain, paralysis, arthritis, aches, sprains, rehabilitation after surgery etc but if there is any serious injury, uncontrollable pain, pain that is waking you up at night, redness or swelling around a joint or body parts it is best to get urgent medical care.A doctor may refer you to a physiotherapist post surgery, or when there is chronic pain.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapist is also called a physical therapist. These are synonymous terms and can be used interchangeably. Both treat musculoskeletal disorders with controlled physical manipulation.

Question 9

Can a  physiotherapist perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

A physiotherapist is educated in muscular anatomy, but they are not trained in operative procedures, so they can not perform surgery.

Question 10

Can physiotherapists prescribe medicines?

Accepted Answer

Physiotherapists are trained in manual therapy to massage, mobile and manipulate the muscle and joints, but they do not study medicines; hence they are not licensed to prescribe medicines.

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