My name is Sawyer and I am a Physical Therapist. This makes me the odd man out in this growing community at SillyChiro, but a different perspective has its own value. Going through school I was brainwashed into believing that PT was 100% the way to go and the Chiros only popped joints and didn’t do much else. I am sure that you guys had a similar experience with PT’s. However, as I progressed and learned more about your field I have gained an appreciation for what you do and the level of knowledge you all possess, and respect for your place in the medical profession.
Am I trained in manipulations? Yes. Am I trained in therapeutic exercise? Yes. Do I believe Physical Therapists should be the only ones to do this? No. I think it’s time that we all manage our egos and learn to work together. The reasons we all chose the healthy field may be different, but what it really boils down to is maximizing patient care.
The only way to grow both our fields is to become more familiar with what we do and learn how we can progress for the betterment of our respective fields as well as the patients we treat.
As the climate in the healthcare field shifts, I would love to see more PT’s and Chiro’s working together within the same clinic. We both have a lot to offer and should work together, rather than constantly competing within the patient population.
I look forward to being more active in your community
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