physical therapy

n. Abbr. PT

The treatment of physical dysfunction or injury by the use of therapeutic exercise and the application of modalities, intended to restore or facilitate normal function or development. Also called physiotherapy.

physical therapist n.

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Noun

physical therapist - therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder

physiotherapist

massager - someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation

healer, therapist - a person skilled in a particular type of therapy

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Physiotherapeut

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References in periodicals archive

This process helps a physical therapist organize, prioritize data and plan effective treatments well-suited with the problems and goals of the patient/client.

Cognitive Preferences and Level of Patient Management among Physical Therapists in Northern Mindanao

BEIRUT: Jalal Tabaja was struggling to choose the best facility to undergo surgery for lower back pain when his son's principal recommended he see Fady Hanna, a physical therapist. A physician had told Tabaja, 35, he needed immediate surgery for his herniated disc to restore mobility to his left leg.

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After a full evaluation, a physical therapist will develop a custom program for you based on a variety of factors.

NEW LAW LETS PATIENTS SEEK PHYSICAL THERAPY WITHOUT A PHYSICIAN DIAGNOSIS OR REFERRAL

The textbook is for student and practicing physical therapist assistants (PTA) and for instructors of neurorehabilitation.

Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition (online access included)

Because the intent of the survey was to determine physical therapists' perception of their role in CVD disease prevention, and not their current practice of these specific clinical behaviors, each survey item was worded relative to what a physical therapist "should do" relative to CVD prevention.

Physical therapists' perceptions of knowledge and clinical behavior regarding cardiovascular disease prevention

Balance devices help dancers cultivate a better sense of their bodies, according to Los Angeles freelance physical therapist Natalie Imrisek.

Balancing act: speed injury recovery with gadgets that improve body awareness

Physical therapist assistants work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, physical therapists' offices, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health, nursing homes, schools and sports facilities.

Physical therapist assistant

Central to the last strategic plan was that the purpose of the Acute Care Section was to serve physical therapist and physical therapist assistant members.

President's message: a new direction

Staffing the ED with a physical therapist can increase patient satisfaction, decrease wait times and ease emergency physicians' workloads, she adds.

Fighting tradition physical therapy: hospitals are bucking conventional wisdom that acute patients are too ill for PT, and integrating it into care earlier and more thoroughly

Doing so keeps the line of communication open between your doctor and physical therapist, which will be the best for your rehabilitation process.

Therapy Mythbusters: collaboration for patients health is the name of this game!

One key to a successful in-home rehab program is to work with a physical therapist who has experience in stroke rehab.

In-home stroke rehab