You might see a physical therapist (physiotherapist) for a range of reasons: a recent injury that limits movement; managing a long-term health condition that affects balance, mobility, or motor skills; or simply to improve your fitness and wellness. Often doctors refer people for physiotherapy; other times, people seek out physiotherapy on their own. People can visit a physiotherapist in a clinic, hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation facility, or in their own homes.

Physiotherapy Experts are highly educated medical professionals who diagnose and treat physical abnormalities, using a combination of manual therapy, exercise and education to promote movement and prevent disability. They may also recommend or prescribe assistive devices and provide support for caregivers to help with daily living activities.

Physiotherapy Experts: How Rehab Lab Delivers World-Class Care

Patients who see physiotherapists often expect to get high-quality care, but many do not pay attention to whether their physiotherapist is an expert in their condition. Those who are aware that they can choose a physiotherapist with PD expertise report that they are willing to travel to seek this specialist care. In addition, physiotherapists who are experts in PD can be distinguished from other physiotherapists by their professional experience and their ongoing education. Typically, developing a person’s characteristic characteristics of expertise involves a continuum from formal (university) training to specialized practice based on clinical experience. This article by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) outlines how to recognize a physiotherapist who has developed expertise in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.…