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2. How Physical Therapy (PT) Works - WebMD

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   Physical therapy treatments. Your treatments might include: Exercises and stretches: Getting your muscles moving, toned, and loosened is a critical part of physical therapy. The goal is to help ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

5. What Are the Benefits of Physical Therapy? - Healthline

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   Physical therapy is a type of rehabilitative care that focuses on diagnosing and treating injuries, chronic and acute conditions, and movement dysfunction. In many cases, it is considered a ...

6. 8 Common Types of Physical Therapy - Healthline

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   pain relief. improved mobility. enhanced strength and flexibility. increased balance and coordination. faster recovery from injuries or surgeries. prevention of future difficulties. education on ...

7. Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: What to Know

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   Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) share some similarities, but there are also key differences. PT focuses on improving your movement, muscle strength, and range of motion. OT ...

8. What Is a Physiotherapist? - WebMD

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   A physiotherapist works with patients to develop customized programs designed to restore as much as possible their functional ability and movement. They are trained to help patients at all stages ...

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

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   Orthopedic physical therapy can be life-changing. A skilled physical therapist (PT) can get you back on track with your daily activities after surgery, an injury, accident, or illness.