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2. What Is a Physical Therapist? - WebMD

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   A physical therapist typically coordinates with your referring doctor to ensure they agree on a recommended treatment plan. You may need approval from a physical therapist before resuming certain ...

3. How Physical Therapy (PT) Works - WebMD

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   A physical therapist can play an important role in your health and well-being, but they aren't permitted to do many of the things that medical doctors offer to patients. For example, a physical ...

4. Orthopedic Physical Therapy: What Is It, How Does It Help?

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   After you have surgery, orthopedic physical therapy may help reduce pain, normalize your walking, improve your range of motion, and prevent excessive scar tissue buildup. Additionally, it may also ...

5. What Is a Physiotherapist? - WebMD

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   A physiotherapist, or physical therapist, works with patients to help them manage pain, balance, mobility, and motor function. Most people at some point in their lifetime will work with a ...

6. Physical therapy - Wikipedia

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   Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession, as well as the care provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through patient education, physical intervention, disease prevention, and health promotion. Physical therapist is the term used for such professionals in the United States ...

7. Physical Therapy for Treating Multiple Sclerosis - Healthline

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   PT for multiple sclerosis involves exercises to strengthen your muscles, improve your gait (how you walk), and enhance your balance and coordination. It also involves learning stretches to help ...