Research Notes on Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy (or physical therapy as it is known in the U.S.) is a healthcare profession concerned with prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases. Physiotherapy is performed by either a physiotherapist (PT) or an assistant (PTA) acting under their direction. However, various other health professionals (e.g., chiropractors, Doctors of Osteopathy) use some physical therapeutic methods....read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- The five most common types of physical therapy are cardiopulmonary, geriatric, neurological, orthopedic, and pediatric.
- Exercise is almost always a central part of a physical therapy program.
- Physical therapy seeks to rehabilitate the body through movement and touch.
5 Great Resources on Physical Therapy
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Physical Therapy
- Kids Health: Physical Therapy
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Physical Therapy and Your Body
- About.com: Physical Therapy Basics
- Wikipedia: Physical Therapy
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What is Physical Therapy?
- University of Iowa: What is physical therapy?
- APTA: Discovering Physical Therapy
- Kings Park Physical Therapy: What is Physical Therapy?
- About.com: What is Physical Therapy?
- MedicineNet: Definition of Physical Therapy
What Are The Uses for Physical Therapy?
- Cleveland Clinic: How Occupational and Physical Therapy Can Help You
- Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center: Physical Therapy Overview
- Wrong Diagnosis: Treatments: Physical Therapy
- Psychology Today: Physical Therapy Basics
- About.com: Types of Physical Therapy
- UpToDate Patient Information: Conditions Appropriate for Physical Therapy
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Physical Therapy?
- Johns Hopkins: Finding a Physical Therapist
- About.com: Before You Pick a Therapist
- Back and Body Care: Tips to help you find a good physical therapist
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Physical Therapy
- Health Talk Blogs: The physical therapy and pain connection
- Vesrah Suzuki GNCC Team: 3rd physical therapy visit
- Dr. L. K. Christy’s Weblog: Physical Therapy For Back Pain
- A Brewing Cup of Thoughts: Physical Therapy
- Donnabetes: I Am Not A Quitter, But...
- Chapter11Studios: 28 Days Later
- NPA Think Tank: A blog dedicated to critical observations of health, science, and the physical therapy profession
Clinical Trials for Physical Therapy
- CenterWatch: Physical Therapy Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Physical Therapy Trials
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist: Patient Forum
- All Experts: Physical Rehabilitation Medicine
- Orthopedic Questions: Physical Therapy Forum
- About.com: Physical Therapy Forums
- Cyber PT Forums: Patient Forum
- Daily Strength: Physical Therapy
- Google Groups: Physical Therapy Groups
Controversy and Lawsuits about Physical Therapy
- APTA: APTA Files Lawsuit Against the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
- Los Angeles Business Journal: Physical therapy network targeted by consumer group
- AIS Health: Health Plan Lawsuit Watch
- AMA: Scope of practice
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: November 2006 AAOS State Legislative Update
- Physical Therapy Board of California: Complaint Process/FAQs
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Physical Therapy
- PubMed Central: Physical Therapy Articles
- JAMA: Physical Therapy Articles
- Google Scholar: Physical Therapy Articles
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- Reviewer: Pat Washburn
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- Last update: Oct. 22, 2008
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