Massage therapist vs physiotherapist

Differences between massage therapist and physiotherapist duties and responsibilities

Massage therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage employees and office, administer payroll.
• Manage confidential client health information in accordance with the HIPPA act.
• Perform massage therapy and Reiki on palliative care patients
• Work in a professional center performing massage therapy, energy therapies, hot stone therapy, and reiki.
• Provide therapeutic massage, reflexology and relate services to enhance customer health and wellness
• Provide massage therapy in various therapeutic settings including several chiropractic offices, in-home appointment (s) and at charity/sponsore events.
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Physiotherapist example responsibilities.

• Assess needs for specialize equipment, orthotics, and wheelchairs as well as possible interventions to manage spasticity and joint contractures.
• Provide first-aid, physical therapy treatment and complete rehabilitation for injure players.
• Provide support for rehabilitation services department, assisting therapy staff members when necessary.
• Facilitate psychological adjustment of patients with extensive/grossly deforming injuries through counseling, pleasant mannerisms and use of good humor.
• Work with patients having different conditions on a daily basis by administering physician prescribe treatments including exercise regimens, muscle stretching/relaxations.
• Enhance skills of differential diagnosis with an OCS CI.
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