What education and experience do Physiotherapists have?

Physiotherapists are university trained, with a master’s degree being the current minimum requirement in Canada. In B.C., only the University of British Columbia offers a physiotherapy program. During their course of study, physiotherapy students receive a mixture of both classroom and hands-on clinical experience. Many physiotherapists pursue post graduate education to specialize in areas such as sport, acupuncture, orthopaedics, and neurological rehab. In general, physiotherapists are experienced in treating a variety of conditions affecting a broad range of clientele.

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Shockwave is a non-invasive form of treatment that has been around for 20 years now, initially being used to treat kidney stones. Shockwave produces acoustic waves that help in treating a number of musculoskeletal conditions, especially in those chronic situations...

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