Is a physiotherapist a doctor?

by Pooja Chauhan Freelance Professional

Introduction.

There are many questions about the job of the physiotherapist. This may lead to confusion and perplexes a lot of people whether the physiotherapist is a doctor. The all public ask about these questions.

To know the answer of this question let’s follow this article:

Who exactly, is a Doctor?

As we know that a doctor is the person who gets a Bachelor of Medicine and surgery. A doctor is the person who completes rotations, internships and studies in schools of medicine etc. He works in healthcare institutions. These are the procedures for being an expert in the field of medicine.

If someone travels in a long journey by plane and he exposes to heart attack, the hostess will cry for a doctor. These are the experienced people that we need.

Who is the physiotherapist?

It is a modern branch of medical field. It is also called a physical and Rehabilitation medicine. The physiotherapist deals in all parts of the practice of clinical medicine such as cure, rehabilitation, prevention and treatment of medical clinical. The physiotherapist can treat by physical treatments such as exercise, ice, heat, shock waves and ultrasound. In most cases, the physical therapy consider as a complementary system, but in other cases, the physical therapy can be a basic treatment in people that suffer from( cerebral palsy, mechanical low back pain etc.).

The physiotherapy in Sharjah teaches people methods of home remedy and exercises. Their job is to treat people from physical diseases such as paralysis, joint stiffness and arthritis. Physiotherapist is also a clinician because they practice their treatment in their field independently.

Yes Physiotherapist is Doctor:

He has to study for a number of years (BPT) Bachelors degrees. He has to study (MPT) Master degree and three years of Doctoral degree. After all these years the person is well qualified to practice his job. After all these years he is well qualified to be a doctor.

Physiotherapists should complete advanced studies to be a doctor. Some say that using this term must be avoided, as the term of doctor should be used for medical professionals.