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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. Samuel Merritt University - Wikipedia

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   In 2005, the department of Physical Therapy graduated its first Doctor of Physical Therapy class. The university started the Master Physician Assistant program in 1999, the first entry-level graduate program for physician assistants in California, [citation needed] and in 2002 established the California School of Podiatric Medicine.

5. What Is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist? - WebMD

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   Orthopedic physical therapists are physical therapists who have received additional training and education in orthopedics. Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal ...

6. Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

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   The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education ( CAPTE) is the agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for granting accreditation status to entry-level education programs for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The stated mission of CAPTE includes "establishing and applying standards that ...

7. What Is a Physical Therapist? - WebMD

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   Education and Training. Physical therapists who practice in the United States must earn a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from a program accredited (approved) by the Commission on ...