Remedial Massage vs Physiotherapy

Physio or Remedial?

With regard to a Physiotherapist, they hold a Bachelor Degree and typically study from 4-5 years at University level. There are many different pathways available to Physiotherapists, from Hospitals, rehab, private practice, sports and others.

The main differences between a Physiotherapist and a Remedial Massage Therapist are:

One holds a Degree
The other holds a Diploma
One can diagnose, the other can recommend

From a hands on perspective however Remedial Massage Therapists and Physiotherapists are relatively similar, they both use very similar hands on techniques, such as Myofascial Release Techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques, Active Release Technique, Corrective Exercises, Dry Needling and so on In many cases Physiotherapists and Remedial Massage Therapists work very closely together as part of health care plan for the client.