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Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility,
relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering
from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and
health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions
such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral
palsy.
Therapists examine patients’ medical histories and then test and measure the
patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle
performance, respiration, and motor function. Next, physical therapists develop
plans describing a treatment strategy and its anticipated outcome.
Treatment often includes exercise, especially for patients who have been immobilized
or who lack flexibility, strength, or endurance. Physical therapists encourage patients
to use their muscles to increase their flexibility and range of motion. More advanced
exercises focus on improving strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. The
goal is to improve how an individual functions at work and at home.
Physical therapists also use electrical stimulation, hot packs or cold compresses,
and ultrasound to relieve pain and reduce swelling. They may use traction or deep-tissue
massage to relieve pain and improve circulation and flexibility. Therapists also
teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices, such as crutches, prostheses,
and wheelchairs. They also may show patients how to do exercises at home to expedite
their recovery.
As treatment continues, physical therapists document the patient’s progress,
conduct periodic examinations, and modify treatments when necessary.