Definitions for physical therapy
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1. physical therapy, physiotherapy, physiatricsnoun

   therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities

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1. physical therapynoun

   Any of various therapeutic exercises and other activities to treat injury or dysfunction, or such exercises and activities collectively.

2. physical therapynoun

   The medical discipline dealing with such.

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1. Physical therapy

   Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, management, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and health promotion. Physical therapists are known as physiotherapists in many countries. In addition to clinical practice, other aspects of physical therapist practice include research, education, consultation, and health administration. Physical therapy is provided as a primary care treatment or alongside, or in conjunction with, other medical services. In some jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, physical therapists have the authority to prescribe medication.

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1. Physical therapy

   Physical therapy, often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession primarily concerned with the remediation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention carried out by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. In addition to clinical practice, other activities encompassed in the physical therapy profession include research, education, consultation, and administration. Definitions and licensing requirements in the United States vary among jurisdictions, as each state has enacted its own physical therapy practice act defining the profession within its jurisdiction, but the American Physical Therapy Association has also drafted a model definition in order to limit this variation, and the APTA is also responsible for accrediting physical therapy education curricula throughout the United States of America. In many settings, physical therapy services may be provided alongside, or in conjunction with, other medical or rehabilitation services.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of physical therapy in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of physical therapy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of physical therapy in a Sentence

1. Ann Tisdale:

   Maya still has CP, she still has the damage in her brain and she still has some tightness in her legs. … She’s going to continue with physical therapy five days a week, just like we’ve been doing, and get stronger and practice her skill of walking. But to just have those first steps and knowing that it’s possible is so great for her and our family.

2. Julie Fritz:

   Back pain is very common and many patients are advised to attend physical therapy at some point, the challenge for researchers is to continue to examine which particular physical therapy interventions work for specific types of patients with low back pain and determine the optimal timing for physical therapy intervention.

3. Verdine Baker:

   People are starting to see stretching as that modality that fits into health and wellness, similar to physical therapy or chiropractic care.

4. Ann Kirkpatrick:

   I sincerely thank the many people who have reached out in support after my accident last week. The fall was serious, but with physical therapy I will fully recover, i do, however, have another challenge I must face, which was the underlying cause of my fall. Beginning next week, I will receive treatment that I have struggled to ask for, to treat my alcohol dependence.

5. Greg Doherty:

   I’m just waiting on some more surgery on my neck, i can’t walk properly these days. I have physical therapy every morning. I am somewhat better, but nowhere near as much as I want to be to go back on the road.