Sprained abdomen, who would you go to?

Question

If you sprained your abdomen and wanted to bypass your primary care physician what kind of doctor would you see who could suggest treatment? I would consider physical therapy but they can not diagnose you.

Answer 1

go ask ur doctor and he should tell you

Answer 2

Why do you think that your PT cannot diagnosis a musculoskeletal condition?  It is part of the education to evaluate and treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions and screen for any underlying conditions which may require referral to a physician (such as a hernia).  Did you know that 85% of medical school graduates fail to demonstrate competency in a musculoskeletal exam?  (Freeman, et al).  However, if your state does not allow for direct access to PTs, I would recommend seeing a physiatrist prior to PT (a physician of rehabiliative medicine)

This is direct from our practice act in my state:

"Physical therapy" means all of the following:

        (A) EXAMNING, evaluating, and testing individuals  

     who may have mechanical, physiological, or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or other health and movement‑related conditions, CLASSIFYING these disorders, determining a rehabilitation prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention, and assessing the on‑going effects of the interventions.

Answer 3

see your regular doctor or physican and have him take a look and recommend someone