4 Things You're Better Off Seeing a Physiotherapist Than a Doctor
Jun 14, 2018
Physiotherapists
- are trained to recognize postural distortion patterns and other habits that could predispose you to injury on and off the field, says Dr. Alicia Ferriere, PT, DPT, FAFS, at Finish Line Physical Therapy.
“Physical therapists are movement specialists trained to keep the musculoskeletal system healthy,” Ferriere says. “They are educated to recognize postural habits and biomedical disadvantages of each individual’s unique body.”
Dr. Karen Joubert, PT, DPT, owner of Joubert Physical Therapy in Beverly Hills, says, “A physical therapist can be your quarterback and help guide your team of experts — your personal trainer, nutritionist, doctor — towards your fitness goals.”
Tiffany Ayuda of Life By Daily Burn shows exactly how a physical therapist can be a crucial part of your health team.
WHAT PHYSICAL THERAPISTS CAN DO (THAT YOUR DOCTOR CAN’T)
1. ASSESS YOUR INJURY RISK.
The same way you...