Therapy, or treatment, is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis. In the medical field, it is synonymous with the word "treatment". Physical Therapy includes:
- Examining individuals with impairment, functional
limitation, and disability or other health related
conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and
intervention.
- Alleviating impairment and functional limitation by
designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic
interventions.
- Preventing injury, impairment, functional limitation,
and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of
fitness, health, and quality of life in people of all ages.
- Engaging in consultation, education, and research.
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