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2. What Is a Physiotherapist? - WebMD

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   The goal of a physiotherapist is to improve your quality of life. Education and Training In the United States, the path to being able to practice as a physiotherapist requires a lot of education ...

3. Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: How Do They Differ?

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   Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are types of rehabilitative care. While they have similar goals and treat many of the same conditions, they also differ. PT focuses on restoring ...

4. Physical therapy education - Wikipedia

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   In Egypt, physical therapy is a vital form of professional patient care that can be applied in most disciplines of medicine. A total of 266 credit hours are to be completed through ten semesters (5 years) before graduation and the study is in English. This is followed by a 12-month internship at the university and other educational hospitals ...

5. 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 ...

6. What Is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist? - WebMD

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   Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal system and injuries to ligaments, tendons, muscles, and bones. Like general physical therapy, orthopedic physical therapy ...

7. Doctor of Physical Therapy - Wikipedia

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   A Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy ( DPT) degree is a qualifying degree in physical therapy. In the United States, it is considered a graduate-level first professional degree or doctorate degree for professional practice. [1] In the United Kingdom, the training includes advanced professional training and doctoral-level ...

8. 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 ...

9. 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 ...