Difference Between Chiropractor and Physiotherapist

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What is the Difference between a Chiropractor
And a Physiotherapist?
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Chiropractor and a Physiotherapist
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• Difference between a Chiropractor and a
  Physiotherapist

• Physiotherapists and chiropractors are two
  people who play an important role in relieving
  patients from pain in different parts of the
  body. They also help in regaining the motor
  functionality in the body caused by some accident
  or prolonged illness.People often get confused
  about the scope and capabilities of
  physiotherapists and chiropractors. Sometimes,
  these two experts are considered one because of
  the similarities of their expertise.However, if
  we look minutely, then they are different.

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• Physiotherapists
• They are called physical therapists also. They
  treat patients by prescribing specific exercise
  program and assistive devices.A physiotherapist
  aims to improve the mobility of the patient and
  reduction in pain. However, his more interest is
  in bringing back the functionality of the body
  and not pain reduction. Hence, the treatment
  method includes several exercises.

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• Job responsibilities of a Physiotherapist
• Meeting and discussing the health issues with the
  patient
• Meeting the doctor or medical professional who
  refers the patient
• Understanding the case history
• Preparing a detailed plan to help the patient in
  achieving the health goal
• Training patients to perform the exercise
• Monitoring the improvement and informing the
  doctors about the same

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• Chiropractor
• A chiropractor also works with patients who are
  experiencing pain and drop in the motor actions.
  It may be due to some prolonged illness or
  accident.  
• When a person needs medical guidance to regain
  the motor function, then also a chiropractor
  might be required. 
• The focus of a chiropractor is to align the
  neuromusculoskeletal system. He combines massage,
  pressure technique and exercise to improve
  mobility.  He also uses special tools to support
  his skills.

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• Job responsibilities of a Chiropractor
• Examining the patient
• Meeting patients and understanding the health
  issue
• Getting diagnostic reports if required
• Understanding the alignment issues and planning
  treatment
• Adjusting the spine of the patient and treating
  injuries
• Monitoring the improvement in the situation

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• By looking at the responsibilities and treatment
  method, it is quite clear that there is a
  distinctive difference between them.
• Therefore, it is not appropriate to use the term
  interchangeably.  For some problems, you need
  chiropractic expert whereas for some problems,
  you need the services of a learned
  physiotherapist.
• In some cases, it is possible that after
  realigning the spine a person has to meet a
  physiotherapist to bring back the mobility and
  flexibility of the joints.  Thus, they work
  collaboratively manner to resolve the problem. 

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• Also Read
• Stapleton Chiropractic is the experienced chiropr
  actor in Adelaide has Over 40 years professional
  experience in neck pain, lower back pain,
  shoulder pain and sciatica pain with aim to
  provide patients with quality chiropractic care
  at the most cost-effective price servicing in
  western and southern suburbs of Adelaide.
• 5 Signs That You Should Go See a Chiropractor
• 7 Things You Should Know About Chiropractors
  Before You Visit One

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