There are ongoing questions and queries among patients regarding the physiotherapy vs. physical therapy debate.

And it’s no surprise because these two therapy types are quite similar and can confuse many. Especially when researching different websites, books, or journals.

People often use the terms as synonyms though and, in many cases, it ends up being just fine for their purposes.

However, even though physiotherapy and physical therapy overlap in many aspects, there are several differences.

In recent years there's been more information and attention to the health of the pelvic floor. And it's a great step forward as pelvic floor health supports many other bodily functions and a person's overall health.

The pelvic floor muscles attach to the pelvis, tailbone, and sacrum and support the reproductive and urinary tract, helps control bladder and bowel function.

Almost a quarter of American adults experience shoulder pain constantly. It's caused by various disorders: bad posture, lack of movement or too much physical strain. 

Unfortunately, untreated shoulder pain can then lead to neck pain, difficulty breathing and general discomfort that hinders everyday life. 

Shoulder physical therapy and physical therapy exercises for shoulder pain are the best ways to address and overcome the issue.

For years many health centers and clinics offered group physical therapy sessions as a standard for patient care.

During such sessions, two or more patients are treated by one therapist who splits their time between them. It means that the individual patient gets only a tiny fraction of the therapist's time. 

It clearly isn't the optimal approach for the best results. Fortunately, this model is becoming less popular these days, and more clinics now focus on one-on-one physical therapy, which is more patient-focused.

One-on-one physical therapy session offers the best individual care and attention as well as many other benefits. 

Let's dive deeper into one-on-one physical therapy and its benefits.