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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. American Physical Therapy Association - Wikipedia

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   The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a U.S-based individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy. The nonprofit association, based in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks to improve the health and quality of life of ...

4. What is an Occupational Therapy Assistant? - WebMD

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   An occupational therapy assistant is a person who works with an occupational therapist to implement a treatment plan to help you with skills you need for your daily activities. Learn what an ...

5. What Is a Physiatrist? What They Do, When to See One, and ...

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   A physical therapist is not a medical doctor but someone who has a bachelor's degree plus a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program. The DPT program usually lasts 3 years.

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...