When you happen to hear the terms physiotherapy & physical therapy you would think that these two are separate departments in the health care industry or hospitals in Dubai. After all, why else would we name these two terms separately if they have to mean the same thing!
However, you are in for a surprise if you do not know this yet that both physical therapy & physiotherapy are one and the same thing! While these two terms have constantly confused many of us owing to the different terminologies used for them, they both are exactly the same!
Let us tell you that these terms are in fact both synonyms and hence can be interchangeable used anytime.
And while that is true, there is still a small distinction that can be made between these two terms. The only difference between these two terms can be distinguished regionally. You would be quite surprised to know that in many countries such as Australia, Canada & even Europe the term physiotherapy is more popular and widely known as compared to physical therapy. In these countries you would hardly notice anyone mentioning the term “physical therapy”. Also in nations like Ireland & Austria where the term physiotherapy is more common you would notice that doctors here require less training in terms of schooling as compared to the other countries. In countries like the United States of America however, the term physical therapy is more widely known across.
Both these terminologies while used distinctively have a similar job profile, no matter which part of the world you are in. They both are known for treating patients suffering from disorders and diseases. Their core treatments comprise of massages, movements etc.
There are some doctors who debate that physiotherapy is a kind of treatment that is more focused with manual therapy. Which means that under a manual therapy, a therapist works towards improving a patient’s injury or ailment through a hands-on approach. This involves exercises such as stretching, soft tissue release etc.
On the other hand, there are many who suggest that this type of treatment is more exercise based where patients are taught and instructed to perform certain exercises that can help in improving their strength and body balance, thereby healing their injury.
While there are different terms used by different nations, clinics in Dubai generally go by the term of physiotherapy more often.
To conclude, we would say that both physiotherapy & physical therapy can help in treating those who have suffered any kind of physical injury. Also both these professions have a similar job description.
It is important that you find the right physiotherapist in Dubai so as to ensure you have a speedy recovery. We have some expert physiotherapists here practicing in the hospitals in Dubai who are visited by patients from across the globe.
To find them, visit our website here.
