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Physical therapy is a form of care that helps to reduce pain and improve function, movement and quality of life. It can be used to treat a variety of health problems for people of all ages.
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Physical therapists are licensed health professionals who use a variety of techniques to help their patients, such as acupuncture
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Physical therapy can also be used to treat medical problems without surgery.
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Summary
Physical therapy (PT) is care that aims to ease pain and help you function, move, and live better. You may need it to:
People of all ages benefit from physical therapy. It can treat a variety of health problems.
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What Is Physical Therapy? - WebMD
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Physical Therapy is a well known and respected profession specializing in the evaluation and treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Physical therapists have the rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the quality of their patients’ lives.
The Jackson Clinics, Physical Therapy
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Physical therapy, also called physiotherapy, is a program to help people return to full strength, function and mobility after a sickness, an injury or surgery. Physical therapy is a nonsurgical treatment option to correct a medical problem.
Physical Therapy: How It's Done, What to Expect - Healthgrades
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Physical therapy can: Reduce pain. Improve or restore function and mobility. Reduce the need for long-term prescription medication use and surgery. Prevent reinjury. Maximize physical ability. Extend independent living. Physical …
Physical Therapy Treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System
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American Physical Therapy Association | APTA
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Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis,…
Physical therapy - Wikipedia
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