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1. Who is a physiotherapist?
Physiotherapists are specialists who assist people with injury, or disability to help restore full function, rehabilitation, mobility and strength.They are engaged in promoting health and maintainance of overall well being.
2. When should I see a doctor and when should I see a physiotherapist?
Severe injuries require patients to visit an emergency physician for further medical or surgical mode of treatment. Both physiotherapists and doctors can diagnose several injuries and either can be referred depending on the range of factors. However, physiotherapists specialize in treating musculo-skeletal system related conditions by certified exercises.
3. What is the difference between a physiotherapist and a physical therapist?
Both physiotherapist and physical therapist are interchangeable terms. Both kinds of people possess specific training to diagnose symptoms of injury, disability and illnesses and treat them by physical manipulation, exercises and heat therapy.
4. Can a physiotherapist perform surgery?
Physiotherapists are not trained in performing surgery. However, physiotherapists can work along with other health professionals for providing rehabilitation services.
5. Can physiotherapists prescribe medicines?
The right to prescribe medicines by physiotherapists vary across nations and their medical boards. Some physiotherapists may be licensed to prescribe certain groups of pain relieving medications.
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Ms. K.Bala Saraswathi (Physiotherapist) | 98% | 139 | 19 | 400 |
Mr. L Kiran Kumar (Physiotherapist) | 98% | 194 | 18 | 300 |
Mr. Vinay Kumar M (Physiotherapist) | 94% | 158 | 13 | 400 |
Ms. Narmada Nalluri (Physiotherapist) | 100% | 24 | 6 | 600 |
Mr. Shiva Kumar Durgam (Physiotherapist) | 90% | 16 | 20 | 500 |
Ms. Y Sindhuri (Physiotherapist) | 100% | 3 | 6 | 450 |
Mr. Abhishek Manepalli (Physiotherapist) | 100% | 82 | 14 | 600 |
Ms. Pamela Narayan (Physiotherapist) | 100% | 152 | 33 | 750 |
Ms. M Srilaxmi (Physiotherapist) | 100% | 8 | 8 | 300 |
Physiotherapists are healthcare professionals who help the patients to restore their functions and mobility of the body after an injury or disability. They also help in promoting and maintaining the overall well being of the patient. They are specialized in physiotherapy and helps the patient in avoiding the surgery or medications by providing physical treatment options like ROM exercises, soft tissue mobilization, and Kinesio taping, etc.
A Physiotherapist will have the following qualifications:
Any individual suffering from a medical condition that affects his/her joints, range of motion, and mobility can consult a Physiotherapist 3-4 times a week. However, healthy individuals can also consult a Physiotherapist once in a year.
If an individual is suffering from any of the following conditions and diseases, then they should consult a Physiotherapist.
Apart from these conditions, there are many other medical conditions why an individual should visit a Physiotherapist. However, before consulting a Physiotherapist, have a discussion with your General Physician.
Physiotherapists are health care professionals who help the patient to improve the mobility and pain by using techniques like mobilization of joints, muscle energy, and dry needling, etc. Massage therapists are the one who focuses on tissue manipulation by hand and with the help of some creams and oils.
Yes, Physiotherapists can help an individual to reduce his/her back pain and improves joints movement and functions. A Physiotherapist can suggest new lifestyle modifications to an individual that helps them to improve their daily life and reduce the chances of getting back pain.
Physiotherapists are healthcare professions who use hand-on mobilization techniques to reduce joint pains and back pains. They help an individual to improve his/her joint functions and mobility through lifestyle modifications and physiotherapy sessions.
No, Physiotherapists cannot perform surgeries, however, they play a vital role in pre-operative and post-operative surgeries for Achilles tendonitis, ACL reconstruction, knee repair or replacement, back and neck pain surgery and many other medical surgeries and procedures.