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Do you need to see a doctor before you am referred to a physical therapist?
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∙ 12y ago
If you are looking for a physical therapist you absolutely need to be referred to on by a medical doctor. Depending on your needs and/or injuries your family medical doctor will be able to make recommendations or to the preferred physical therapist.
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Which hospital can transgender be done?
You will be referred by your doctor or therapist.
What should the therapist always do after working with the feet?
After working with the feet the therapist should always wash their hands. It depends on what you are seeing the therapist for in the first place as to what to do for you after they work on your feet. This is most likely referring to a physical therapist in which you have physical therapy. If you aren't sure that you're getting the right treatment, talk to your doctor who referred you to therapy.
What do the initials CPT stand for after a name?
Certified Personal Trainer. A physical therapist on the other hand will always be listed as a DPT (for doctor of physical therapy) or if they received their degree before the change, a MPT (for master of physical therapy)
If you are a physical therapist is your title a doctor?
That will vary. If you have a PHD in physical therapy then it will be so. If you have a PHD in anything then your title will be doctor.
Can a fourteen year old in England get a therapist?
Yes but you will need to be referred to one by your doctor.
What is easier a physical therapist or sports medicine doctor?
If you mean, is it easier to perform the jobs of a physical therapist or a sports doctor, then the physical therapist will probably exert more muscles in the course of a day's work than a doctor would. Both have to carry liability insurance and the mental anguish associated with the need to have that insurance. It is easier and quicker to go to school to become a physical therapist than it is to become a licensed physician specializing in sports medicine. It is harder physically to be a physical therapist, but it is harder intellectually and educationally to be a physician- because you will have to go one of the MD (medical doctor), DC (chiropractor)or ND (naturopathic doctor)routes.
What type of doctor would offer therapy for a knee injury?
One would typically see a Physical Therapist for a knee injury and to prevent it from getting worse. But before you see a physical therapist it is recommended that you see your general care physician, they are able to recommend Physical Therapists if necessary.
What kind of doctor treats poor posture besides chiropractor?
physical therapist
Can a physical therapist order an mri?
No. Physical therapists must have a patient see a doctor to get a diagnosis and to get a referal for imaging or other special tests.
Best doctor chiropractor massage therapist in Denver?
try physical therapist . Not quite sure if 'doctor,chiropractor and massage therapist is one person.' But I go to Evocare Center for Physical Health and think Dr. Spallone is the best chiropractor in Denver (in Lakewood) and he has a discount massage center in his clinic with great therapists, so I think that may answer your questions.
Is a speech therapist a doctor?
If the speech therapist in question has earned a doctorate degree in the field (i.e. PhD), yes, they are to be duly referred to as Dr. as they have earned the highest degree available in their area of study.
looking for phsical therepy rehabilitation?
The best way to identify a physical therapist for rehabilitation is to get a referral from your primary care physician (your regular doctor). Your physician will know of physical therapists on your insurance. You can also look under sports therapy or massage for a physical therapist.
