Selecting a good Physiotherapist (knee, senior, hurts, advice)

[cb2008]

My one knee hurts. No tears but I think I have burrs that make my knee sore. My doctor has given me a prescription for therapy and suggested 3 places to chose near where I live.
How would you know you have a skilled therapist or no Time?

[charlygal]

If you have the option, choose a sports physical therapist. They approach therapy from a conditioning and performance standpoint as opposed to just a functional standpoint.

[cb2008]

The one the doctor made a special mention of is also a chiropractor.

[2nccoast]

PT here. Don't limit yourself to the 3 places your doc suggested. Instead, ask your friends; if you are older (60+), go to a senior center in your city and ask the folks there; they'll have plenty of advice for you on whom to see. If you live in a city that has a PT program, look up the faculty on the school's website. Those professors often have a "faculty practice" where they see patients, in addition to teaching students.