What are the there physical therapy specialists?
Although it is not possible for physiotherapists in Canada to specialize, it is common for physiotherapists to take continuing education courses to further develop their assessment and treatment skills. Here are some common areas in which physiotherapists can pursue postgraduate courses: • Orthopedic Physiotherapy – This refers to the area of physiotherapy that deals with post-surgical patients, arthritis, tendonitis, fracture rehabilitation, muscle sprains and strains, neck and back pain, hip and knee problems, shoulder, elbow, and wrist conditions. • Manual Therapy – manual therapy is a broad term that describes a variety of hands-on treatment techniques that are applied to help reduce pain and improve function. Joint manipulation, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release and muscle energy are some of the more common types of manual therapy techniques. Most physiotherapists incorporate manual therapy techniques (to varying degrees, of course) as a part of a comple
