Many people wonder which type of care is best suited for them as an individual. Studies have shown that both types of practioners help patients to get better and return to normal activities. The most important thing is to ask around, do your homework and find the best practitioner to suit your needs.
Getting the best of both worlds – a summary
*Like any profession, the practitioner is only as good as he/she’s dedication to continuing education and mastery of their profession and dedication to helping patients.
*Like any profession, the practitioner is only as good as he/she’s dedication to continuing education and mastery of their profession and dedication to helping patients.
*Choose or refer practitioners that strive to stay on the cutting edge of science and those that exercise themselves and have a deep understanding of movement.
*Look for a PT that is certified in manipulative therapy and that is “hands on” vs. modality-based. Find one with specializations related to the dysfunction or condition that you are your referral is struggling with.
*Steer clear of PT’s who treat only based on algorithms and formulas and who relies too much on modalities and cookie-cutter exercises.
*Choose a DC that is evidence-based and one with an interest in having patients “leave the nest” rather than create a dependence.
*Steer clear of “subluxationist” chiropractor
The most important thing is to ask around, do your homework and find the best practitioner to suit your needs.
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