Did you Know?

• Your Physical Therapist attended university for 4 to 7 years to become a trained professional.
• They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat muscle or joint problems.  
• They also assess, treat and assist in management of breathing, heart, nerve and circulation conditions.

"Experienced physical therapists have a higher level of knowledge in managing muscle and bone problems than students, physician interns and residents, and all physician specialists except for orthopaedists.''1
1. Childs, J.D. et al; A description of physical therapists knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions . BMC Musculoskelet. Disord. 2005 June 17;6:32.

Did your Physiotherapist...

• Get your consent before your assessment and treatment?
• Explain what they were doing? 
• Answer your questions?
• Refer you to another care provider if they could not help you?