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| How To Choose Physical Therapist |
Choose a physical therapist that makes you feel comfortable. You may need to partially undress for some forms of therapy. It's important that you can relax.
Find a therapist who talks through the treatment process before actually performing the action. People who have little experience with physical therapy can get anxious from not knowing what is being done to them.
Seek to find a therapist who will choose a varied approach to pain relief rather than a single method treatment plan.
Check the therapist's qualifications to make sure your therapist has been properly trained to treat you.
Trust your instincts. Ask for references if you feel that the therapist isn't being honest with you.
Check with family members to see if they have had successful physical therapy treatment in the past. Some of the best advice comes from the people you trust.
Visit the "American Physical Therapy Association" Web site for more information on choosing a physical therapist.
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