A physiotherapist and a personal trainers are NOT THE SAME THING

A good way to compare the two is to think of the personal trainer as someone who works in the fitness industry, while physiotherapists are part of the medical profession.

To become a physiotherapist in Malaysia, a person must possess at least a Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy, approximately 3-4 years of university learning, then go through national exams to become a regulated physiotherapist. Personal trainers meanwhile require a certificate, complete in-house training program (weeks to months) at place being employed.

In terms of work-setting, physiotherapists usually can be found in hospitals, private care centers, nursing homes, sport center schools while personal trainers working in gyms, fitness centers, private rehab centers or schools also. 

So Which One Should I Choose For My Condition? Physiotherapy Treatment or Personal Training? 

The LARGEST difference between physiotherapist and personal trainers is in the scope of practice. 

Physiotherapists learned more in-depth medical education and training than personal trainers, therefore they have the ability to diagnose muscle, bone, joint and nerve issues. A physiotherapist therefore focuses on healing injury rather than on bodybuilding and losing weight. 

Unlike a physiotherapist, a personal trainer will typically be involved in a person’s general health rather than someone with specific injuries or medical conditions. Personal trainers are therefore usually focused more on bodybuilding and aesthetics. Personal trainers will create specific workouts routines to do at your fitness center in order to target the areas that you want to tone and strengthen.

Physiotherapists And Personal Trainers Can Work Closely Together.

Here in Constant Co, we do receive clients that have workout injuries at the gym or fitness center; they will typically be referred to a physiotherapist. On the other hand, clients who are interested in bodybuilding or losing weight in order to improve their lifestyle and general health, will often be referred to a personal trainer. Constant Co physiotherapists often work together with our client personal trainer in order to achieve the maximum ability for our clients. 

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