Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is the healthcare specialty focused on restoring, maintaining, and promoting optimal physical function and mobility. The practice of physical therapy includes comprehensive assessment, personalized treatment planning, implementation of therapeutic interventions, patient education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals or community resources to facilitate recovery and enhance quality of life.

A physical therapist specializes in assessing and addressing musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and integumentary conditions that affect movement and function. They provide hands-on treatment, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and functional training tailored to individual patient needs. A physical therapist plays a crucial role in preventing disability, managing chronic conditions, and rehabilitating patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness.