two parametric equations of a regular curve

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Are there any relation between two parametric equations of a regular curve? For example, let $\alpha : [a,b] \to \mathbb{R}^2$ and $\beta : [c,d] \to \mathbb{R}^2$ be the parametric equations of a regular curve $C.$ Is there a $C^1$ function $\phi : [a,b] \to [c,d]$ such that $\alpha =\beta \circ \phi?$ [Or $\phi$ is differentiable and $\phi'$ is integrable on $[a,b]?$]

It seems that the existence of $C^1$ function $\phi$ is not guaranteed, but I would be thankful for any comments about this question.

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Except at stationary or multiple points of the curve, $\beta$ is invertible and you can write

$$v=\beta^{-1}(\alpha(u))=\phi(u)$$

Then

$$\alpha(u)=\beta(\phi(u)).$$