Understanding the Difference: Athletic Therapist, Physiotherapist, and Chiropractor

What’s an Athletic Therapist?

An athletic therapist specializes in the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, focusing on your muscles, joints, and ligaments. Whether you are recovering from a sports injury or dealing with everyday aches and pains, they’re here to help. Athletic therapists are the go-to professionals for active individuals, whether you’re an athlete or simply someone who enjoys staying active and needs help recovering from both acute and chronic injuries. They use a combination of manual therapy, tailored exercise programs, and functional rehabilitation to get you back to the activities you love.

What’s a Physiotherapist?

Physiotherapists treat a broad range of conditions, addressing everything from musculoskeletal issues to neurological concerns such as stroke recovery and even respiratory problems. Using a mix of manual therapy, exercise-based treatments, and various thermal and electrical modalities, physiotherapists work to improve your movement, reduce pain, and enhance overall function, to help you feel and move better in the long run.

What’s a Chiropractor?

Chiropractors specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions with a particular focus on manual manipulation techniques. By performing these adjustments, they aim to restore proper alignment, to enhance healing and optimize the body’s natural function. With a hands-on approach to treatment, chiropractors work to alleviate discomfort and improve overall mobility to help you feel better and move more freely.

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