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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

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  • 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.


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