Why AI cannot ever entirely replace a real physiotherapist
All physiotherapists will be able to recall that one moment with a patient that unlocked a mystery. A look, a throwaway remark, the actions of an accompanying relative. Those previously hidden parts of the puzzle that when combined with clinical reasoning skills and a deep understanding of the evidence base, enabled the clinician to put the person in front of them on the right path. That, for me, is why AI cannot ever entirely replace a real physiotherapist. Our interactions are with humans, and it’s this human contact that means we can meet their needs in a way that AI cannot. This is