NOT ALL PHYSICAL THERAPISTS and PT CLINICS ARE CREATED EQUAL. If you think all physical therapists are made equal or that every facility provides excellent outcomes, you're wrong.
Physical therapists are certified professionals that work with individuals who are suffering from joint injuries, back pain, hip pain, knee pain, foot pain, osteoporosis, arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions, and other mobility issues. To practice as a certified therapist, individuals must complete years of education and training. Each state has regulations and stringent standards and procedures for treating patients.
So what makes physical therapists/clinics different from one another?
1. DPTs, PTs, PTAs and aides.
Physical Therapy Aides / Physical Therapy Assistants are commonly used for treatment with patients. This is essentially like visiting a paralegal for important legal advice or visiting a bookkeeper for essential tax advice.
At many clinics, physical therapists have to treat up to 30-40 patients a day, seeing each patient for roughly 15-20 minutes only and delegating the therapy portion of the session to an assistant or aide to complete. From our experience, 30 minutes of one-on-one treatment time with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (not a PTA or aide) is sufficient time to assess your condition and improve you throughout each session.
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https://cadencephysicaltherapyco.medium.com/why-some-people-are-skeptical-about-physical-therapy-af2cd9bc7fad
