Are Physiotherapists legitimate doctors... and if yes in which countries....Is it wise to?
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Physiotherapists are just as good like other doctors. In earlier days, physiotherapists existed just by experience, but nowadays, they also get graduated. There are Universities in India, which conduct a course for 5 years, and award degrees in Physiotherapy, equivalent to M B B S degree.
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MY opinion is:  some are legitimate and some are just out to rip you off for your money - do background checks on some of the clinics your thinking of going to, make sure that they are indeed licensed doctors that specialize in pain management.
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My understanding is that you may have to write some exams that validates you to practice in Canada. However, with the doctor shortage in Canada, I'm sure that they would lead you down the path of success.\n\nThis link maybe a good start.
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A Physiotherapist is an individual that is qualified to diagnose and provide preventative and therapeutic services which are used in restoring the mobility to the body and to prevent disabilities from diseases, injury and trauma.  A physiotherapist must possess the knowledge of how the body works, of different types of injuries and the techniques needed to aide the proper healing, they must also have a good knowledge of all types of diseases and be able to tell the difference between good and poor posture.  They must know the movement capabilities and functions along with normal and abnormal balancing.  \n\n\nA biomechanist is practically the same thing, but the pay differs.
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In total complete honesty, YOU will not get a job in Canada as a physiotherapist. Refer to the following website:\n\nhttp://www.notcanada.com/\n\nPLEASE THOROUGHLY REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF THIS WEBSITE. It was made by immigrants to Canada.READ EVERYTHING!!! I think that THEY would be the most knowledgeable about Canada since at one point they were in the same shoes that you are in now.
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Physical therapy (also known as physiotherapy) is a health profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and disability through physical means. It is based upon principles of medical science, and is generally held to be within the sphere of conventional (rather than alternative) medicine. Physiotherapy is practiced by physiotherapists (also known as physical therapists, e.g. in the United States), though aspects may also be practiced under supervised delegation by physiotherapy assistants or other health professionals.
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I am not 100% sure, but I seriously doubt it, unless it is being done by a Licensed Physical Therapist.  Ask the therapist you plan on seeing, they should know.
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I have had the experience of meeting many individuals who were doctors and surgeons in India, Bangledesh and other regions who are unable to practice medicine in other Countries such as Canada the USA or Europe because the standards are much higher.\n\nIf you are a physiotherapist in INDIA, the chances of you moving to London and becomeing a surgeon right away are nil.\nYou would likely have to get an undergraduate degree, then go to medical school for 4 years, then probably 8 more years of schooling and training.\n\nSorry to burst your bubble. Try calling medical schools in London to see what they tell to the requirements are for becoming a surgeon in London.
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as far as i know homeopathy is confined n popular in india only.... but there is a provision of studying homeopathy at new zealand.... check this in google
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It's not where you go, it's what you choose to do with the knowledge that's given to you, counts.  Yes.  It's wise to go to a place that has a reputation of good learning. but be sure that YOU put value to what you'd love to do.  \n\nThis is new medicine for some and an important alternative.  Your skill has a NEED and there are not that many that embrace a technique that has been around longer than traditional western medicine.\n\nThat may not answer your question, but in my opinion, I feel, is a basis for a successfull career in an important and healthy profession.
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ok, first, many doctors and hospitals use Reiki. Universities are studying the effects of Reiki. Reiki is accepted in the Medical community. Some people fail to realize this. \n\nI do not believe you could be prosecuted for prostitution simply because you are not engaged in a sex act. Reiki is done clothes on and typically without touching sensitive areas of the body (breast/groin). There is much evidence to support this - many books and web sites state these ideas. I would not worry about this.\n\nWhat I would be concerned with, however, is if Reiki is added to 'somatic practices' under your state or local laws. Somatic means 'of the body' and can include things like Reiki, Reflexology, Massage Therapy, etc... . Many states are adopting this phrase to include more practices than the traditional licensor of Massage therapy. The scary thing here is that often times, these governments do not recognize certain schools that teach a particular modality. In other words they will not recognize your training if you have not had training from a government recognized school. It has happen with Reflexology in another state. This can leave you in a bind because most Reiki instructors work independently, without association to any state or local governments.\n\nOne way around all of this, however, is to get ordained as a non-denominational minister and refer to your Reiki practice as divinely guided energy. Because of this, Reiki is taken from a physical modality and placed into a spiritual practice. It cant be regulated in the same way and under the same laws. Most importantly, it is legal and allows you to do honest work within the confines of the law. To be certain though, I would consult with local or state authorities first, or a lawyer. \n\nIn my case, this very thing opened the door for me to do spiritual counseling for local area hospitals regarding areas of Buddhist and non-denominational concern. It can also get your foot in the door if you would want to practice Reiki in a hospital. \n\nI wish you well on your journey.\n\nIf you'd be interested in the ministerial thing, let me know. I can direct you to a web site that can give you this in a very short time with very, very little cost to you(< $10.00).
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Chiropractors are not quacks.  This is a term used by biased MD's trying to protect their turf.  It was first coined by the American Medical Association and they were successfully sued by Dr. Wilk of Chicago in the Illinois Supreme Court and the AMA appealed to the Supreme Court, which denied them in the late eighties.   The AMA then had to pay 20 some million dollars for it.  \n\nAlso, they are part of the National Institutes of Health a world organization.  In Fact, NCCAM a part of said organization just gave a whole bunch of money to have chiropractors in a research setting.\n\nThe Veterans Administration has Chiropractors on staff at VA hospitals around the country.  Your elected representatives in the federal government are putting through legislation so that active military can see chiropractors and pay for it.\n\nLance Armstrong has a chiropractor that he credits go to a library and look at his book.  \n\nEvander Holyfield the boxer has a wife who is an MD.  He was adjusted before and after every fight.  Look for it, it has been reported.  \n\nMost of the NFL, NBA, and Baseball teams all have chiropractors on staff.\n\nThe winter Olympics health team, that means MD's, were under the direction of a Chiropractor.\n\nAll fifty states have chiropractors.  If they are quacks, why would the states allow them to practice.  You can find chiropractors in the Emergency Department of Hospitals, i.e. New Jersey off the top of my head.  Also, they have the lowest malpractice insurance premiums of all primary care.  Most countries have chiropractors.  You can even find American chiropractors in Chinese hospitals.\n\nsidenote:  Quackwatch and it's affiliated websites are run by a doctor who doesn't practice and who has been successfully sued over and over by chiropractors.\n\nYour scoliosis may or may not be helped by a chiropractor.  It really depends on what is causing the scoliosis.  You may have a hemivertebra (triangular shaped on xray rather than the normal)  This can't be helped by a chiropractor.  You will need a orthopedic surgeon.  Otherwise, it will take time to correct a scoliosis and skill of the chiropractor.  Not all have the skill you need.  You should find one that does have post graduate education in scoliosis rehabilitation.  Which some do.\n\nIf you want to see, what unbiased research there is about chiropractic then go to where all journals in science are at and look for your self.\n\nwww.pubmed.gov, which is a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
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the best answer I could give you is seek a physiotherapists help\n\nthat ET takes "the" out of physiotherapists
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That's quite a bit to sort through. I'll do my best.\n\nI believe that individual doctors almost always have the best interests of their patients in mind. Medicine as a whole, however, is far more interested in the bottom line. This applies especially to the drug companies. From what I understand certain diseases don't have enough people suffering from them to make it profitable to research treatments for them. Or, if the research has been done, there is not enough profit in manufacturing drugs to treat these people. I've even read that there are boutique chemists who make, by hand, very small runs of certain drugs at no profit to themselves, simply to help out.\n\nAs far as I'm concerned, this is inexcusable. Do I have a solution? No. Are alternative treatments viable? I'm sure that sometimes they are and sometimes they are not. Again, the problem comes down to making a buck. People who are suffering are, unfortunately, easy marks and snake-oil-salesmen have known this since the dawn of civilization.\n\nThe problem becomes sorting the con-men from the well-meaning, but dangerously untrained, from the people with actual remedies. This is very difficult and requires a tremendous amount of work on the part of people who often lack the time and energy to do the necessary legwork because they are sick.\n\nCoretta Scott King died seeking medical help from a quack. It is awful that she suffered such an undignified end, but as long as there are people to be taken advantage of, others will do their best to part them from their money. \n\nObviously not all alternative treatments are quackery, but they often get lumped together because of the actions of a few (many, actually) bad apples. I would suggest that the alternative-therapy industry engage in harsher self-policing as a way to remove the undeserved black-mark.\n\nAs for you responding to questions which are specifically targeted at individuals, I welcome this. The thing that I like most about Yahoo Answers is that it is a place that encourages the free exchange of ideas between anybody. I don't think that anyone can, or should, get upset when a targeted question receives several answers. That's the best thing about this place. So, feel free to throw your two cents in anytime. I really appreciate your response about Bush and Christians. I'd be very curious to hear what this man, who presumes to speak for all Christian Americans would have to say about that. Thanks for your input.
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You can study Physiotherapy in English at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven. You will get a Bachelor´s degree for that. Check out the website for more information: http://www.fontys.nl/physiotherapy/....\n\nYou can also study Physiotherapy at the European School of Physiotherapy, which is part of the Hogeschool van Amsterdam. With this study, you will receive a Bachelor´s degree as well. Their website is http://www.fysio.hva.nl/esp/study.htm....\n\nAnother college offering a Bachelor´s degree in Physiotherapy taught in English is the Zuyd University in Maastricht, Heerlen and Sittard. For more information go to http://www.zuyduniversity.nl/index.jsp?c...\n\nI hope that helps! Good luck!
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There are a very wide variety of treatment techniques employed by Physical Therapist (physiotherapist is synonymous with physical therapist, term used depends where you are).  Some PT's such as myself are very hands-on, manual therapy and exercise oriented while others are more passive and tend to use a lot of modalities such as heat, electrical stimulation, etc.  It isn't that I don't use those things but it is not the primary way I care for a patient.\nThere are hundreds of different treatments for the shoulders.  The ones chosen depends on the PT and your presentation.  Every patient is different so one treatment for a patient that has shoulder problems may be totally different from another with should problems.  \nWhen you go see a PT they should do a full examination (such things as testing strength, range of motion, flexibility, joint mobility, soft tissue mobility, assessment of posture and walking mechanics, assessment of your daily activities, etc - these are just some examples of the components of an examination).  They will then go over their findings with you and tell you how they are going to address them and may give you some examples of treatments that they are going to do.  I hope this helps and please feel free to ask if you have anymore questions.
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We have a lot of doctors from overseas working here. So its not impossible. But why would you want to work in the UK with the health service failing so badly right now. You could work in the private sector I guess so suggest you get in contact with someone like BUPA.