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Bratfeatures asked in HealthOther - Health · 1 decade ago

What are the differences between an Osteopath, a Chiropractor, a Physiotherapist and a massage therapist?

And which one would you prefer to use and why?

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  • sarayu
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Osteopaths also are general physicians but consider both mental and physical requirements during the treatment. Mostly for children.

    Chiropractors treat patients for their muscular and nervous systems.

    Major areas attended by Physio-therapists:

    Muscloskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and nuerological.

    Ref: for osteopath -www.kidshealth.org/parents/system

    Physiotherapist - wickipedia and

    Chiropractor.website2go.com

    VR

  • Buzz s
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    The biggest differences are on education and scope of practice.

    Massage Therapists go to school in a community college and learn their trade.

    Physiotherapists go to University to learn their trade

    Chiropractors and Osteopaths go to private colleges to learn their trade and Osteopaths spend more time in school. When they are done, they are considered on a par with an MD and can prescribe drugs and treatments at physiotherapist etc.

    Massage therapists dont do adjustments where the others can. Physical therapists have to go for extensive training before they are allowed to do manipulation of joints.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    osteo:bone (pathy:disease

    You know none of this is related,.

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