Is Physiotherapy graduate a doctor?

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    Parul Thapa | Contributor-Level 10

    6 months ago

    No, Physiotherapists cannot be called doctors.

    They examine, diagnose, and treat different physical disorders, injuries, or disablement conditions by using various physical techniques, exercises, and therapies.
    While the physiotherapist is a mainstay in patient care and rehabilitation, he does not have a medical degree in himself, be it an MD or even an MBBS.
    Instead, they have either a bachelor's or master's degree in physiotherapy from registered institutions. They apply specific therapies, working together with doctors and other health experts to improve mobility, manage pain, restore function, and maximize the potential of physical h

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