What defines a good PT

[davioj]

I was wondering what defines a good PT. Several members have noted that they went to see PT's experienced in internal myofascial release only to find that they were unable to find triggerpoints. However, when they later visited one of the well known PT's (say Sawyer, Freedman, Kotarinos or someone else) they were then able to locate lots of them and treat accordingly. One might wonder what is so difficult about carefully palpating a pelvic floor and finding sore spots and pushing on them. Now, this is of importance since trigger point release in the pelvic floor will only become widespread it its not overly difficult to learn. So, my question to members who were treated by several PT's is: what defines a good one. Are they more agressive, do they take more time, is it all in the feeling of the fingers, is it experience? I wonder whether some of you have some idea about this.

[webslave]

Long fingers, strong hands, experience or specialisation in this area, appropriate training. Word of mouth recommendations.