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A 29-year-old male asked:
can physical therapists diagnose and if so what?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Haehl answered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Yes depends: In some states, physical therapist can see you for evaluation and treatment without a referral from a physician. This would mainly be related to muscle skeletal issues.
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Dr. Scott Keith answered
Podiatry 44 years experience
Who Can't?: Most certainly physical therapists can and do make or at least verify diagnosis daily. I have relied on the expertise of physical therapists to confirm or add to my initial diagnosis on hundreds of patients. If you are asking if they can legally initiate an opinion as a diagnosis, That would better be answered by the states licensing act for physical therapists.
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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau commented
Family Medicine 33 years experience
They definitely are part of the treatment and diagnostic team
Jul 4, 2015
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Why do my physical therapists always tell me I have to practice at home?
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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered
Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience
Monitors of progress: Therapists can be a critical resource for teaching good rehabilitation skills and habits, but they only see patients several times per week. You are always your own best therapist once a basic understanding is obtained. The therapist really monitors your progress recovering from your injury.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Are physical therapists allowed to work as consultants outside of a hospital or clinical setting?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tracy Sinha answered
Allergy and Immunology 53 years experience
Both: They work at both places depanding on the needs.
5194 viewsReviewed Sep 5, 2020
A 39-year-old member asked:
What to do if physical therapists can you please answer these questions?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
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Please clarify: Please, clarify what condition you are dealing with and perhaps someone can give you some helpful information. Best of Luck!
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What to do if I am afraid of physical therapists?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Per Freitag answered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Find the right one: Find either a man or woman therapist you feel comfortable with
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