In Islam, principles of modesty and gender boundaries are highly emphasized. Generally, it is encouraged that women seek treatment from female doctors and men from male doctors. In modern times, selecting a same-gender doctor is often possible. However, in cases where a patient requires urgent treatment and only a doctor of the opposite gender is available, receiving care from them may be permissible under necessity.
When seeking physical therapy from an opposite-gender doctor is deemed necessary, maintaining modesty and avoiding unnecessary contact is essential. Efforts should be made to keep the interaction professional and limit physical contact to what is necessary for treatment, keeping in mind that this allowance is only for essential health needs.