About Physical Therapy

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?