Sactowndog wrote:G35 wrote:Sactowndog wrote:
Yes a DPT legally can based on signs and symptoms. Technically it’s an estimate because grade is based on amount of damage to the tissue. But most often is used as an estimate cus they won’t MRI every small soft tissue injury.
No one is going to a physical therapist right after straining a muscle or any other severe injury. The Lakers did not send Lebron to see a DPT.
Do you think Kawhi went to see a DPT when he didn't agree with the Spurs doctors assessment.
This is trolling. A PT is post-assessment not initial.....
Not trolling. The role of the DPT has changed. At this point I have tried to patiently explain the difference and have provided answers to the questions. But clearly you don’t care to learn and think you know it all.
First I will give you some advice, do not take what anyone says online as gospel, including myself. Everyone, including you, has an agenda.
Second, you have provided zero reference support for your claims other than your "say so" which means exactly nothing.
Third, a quick Google search of Doctor of Physical Therapy shows on the first page of results that it is an "entry level" degree, which I agree with.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Physical_TherapyIn the United States, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is an entry-level professional degree. A DPT is a practitioner who is educated in many areas of rehabilitation. However, a Doctor of Physical Therapy is not a physician and cannot prescribe medications.
The Wiki page continues with a controversy concerning the usage of "Doctor" in the DPT degree:
The use of the title doctor by physical therapists and other non-physician health care professionals is controversial.[26] In a letter to The New York Times, the president of the American Physical Therapy Association responded:
"To provide accurate information to consumers, the American Physical Therapy Association has taken a proactive approach and provides clear guidelines for physical therapists regarding the use of the title "Doctor." These guidelines state that physical therapists, in all clinical settings, who hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) shall indicate they are physical therapists when using the title "Doctor" or "Dr," and shall use the titles in accord with jurisdictional law."[27]
In 2007, the DPT degree has been described as an example of "credential creep" or degree inflation in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Citing concerns that the DPT, and similar professional doctorates in areas such as occupational therapy, do not meet the standards of traditional doctorate degrees, the journal states: "The six-and-a-half-year doctor of physical therapy, or DPT, is rapidly replacing a six-year master's degree ... The American Physical Therapy Association ... has not set separate requirements for doctoral programs. To be accredited they need only to meet the same requirements as master's programs."
Other concerns with using "Doctor" is those who obtained PT degrees before the recent changes:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/physical-therapy-degrees-2696238But My PT Has a Master's or Bachelors Degree
Your physical therapist may hold a degree that is not a doctorate level degree. Why? Because although the current requirement is that physical therapists obtain a doctorate level degree to sit for licensure, there is a grandfather clause that allows PTs who earned degrees prior to the doctorate requirement to continue to practice under their current degree and license. The transitional doctorate level degree for them is encouraged, but it is not required to remain in practice as a physical therapist.
This addresses your claims the career field has changed:
https://programs.online.utica.edu/articles/the-movement-toward-doctors-in-physical-therapyIncreasing Responsibilities
Over time, physical therapists have earned more responsibilities in health care systems. Beyond aiding patients with injuries or issues in mobility, P.T.s are acting as consultants, educators, and administrators. As the P.T. role is constantly expanding, the necessity for continued education is growing as reported by the APTA. Post Professional DPT degree coursework provides students with the skills they need to succeed in a variety of health care settings and hold a more prominent role in patient care.
https://blog.rehabselect.net/physiatrist-vs-physical-therapist-5-major-differencesEducation
The first major difference between physiatrists and physical therapists is their medical training. A physiatrist is a licensed, board-certified medical doctor who has completed medical school and a required internship and residency. A physical therapist completes a three-year post-graduate degree in physical therapy and must earn their certification.
While both medical providers know the body’s musculoskeletal system inside and out, a physiatrist’s more extensive training gives them even greater in-depth knowledge about the structure and function of the human body. They also have an intimate understanding about how the nervous, cardiovascular, and other systems affect the musculoskeletal system.
As physical medicine and rehabilitation practitioners, physiatrists also have the ability to prescribe medication and perform additional non-surgical therapies like injections, which physical therapists don’t have. Physical therapists use advanced tools like traction and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), but they must refer you to your physiatrist who can administer prescription-level therapies. If you have complicated medical needs, you'll appreciate having a physiatrist at hand.
Role
A physiatrist takes the leading role in diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues. Your MD designs a comprehensive treatment plan based on their findings, oversees its execution, and assesses its effectiveness. They check in with you and your physical therapist at intervals during your inpatient stay to make sure their plan is working.
Your physical therapist is responsible for executing the treatment plan provided by your physiatrist. During physical therapy sessions, you can expect to perform the bulk of the actual physical rehabilitation techniques including specialized exercises and hands-on procedures.
I don't know why you are fighting this, but as I said, you have provided no support for your claims other than you are trolling......
I'm so tired of the typical......
