How to choose a Physiotherapist.

Physiotherapist red flags:

• Uses 15+ min of your session time on a bike/ultrasound/stim/heat

• You lie on the treatment table the entire session, every session

• Treatment is aimed only at your symptoms and not the cause

• Doesn’t reassess to measure progress towards your goals

• Provides the same treatment week after week, month after month, with no discussion about options when progress has stalled

• Has you do the same exercises forever

• Disappears after a few minutes and has you work with an assistant 

• Works with more than one client at a time

• You get a different Physiotherapist each visit

• Immediately books you 2-3 times a week for 6 weeks

Things to look for in a Physiotherapist:

• One-on-one care every time

• Listens and addresses your concerns, fears, goals

• Aims treatment at the true source of your symptoms 

• Provides a personalized exercise program that is continuously reassessed and progressed 

• Emphasizes active rehab to truly help you achieve lasting results  

• Takes the time to educate you and answer your questions and concerns

• Promotes self-efficacy and movement while understanding your needs and lifestyle

• Only books sessions according to your needs

There are many factors that impact your choice for Physiotherapist and those can be personal and nuanced. These are just items that I have suggested to my own friends and family.