Physical therapy

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

See for

electrotherapy, hydrotherapy

Broader Terms

therapy

Narrower Terms

massage therapy

Related Terms

cardiovascular disorder therapy, connective tissue disorder therapy, exercise, musculoskeletal disorder therapy, nervous system disorder therapy, stroke therapy

Scope Note

therapies to prevent, correct, or alleviate dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin, employing physical phenomena such as temperature, light, water, and sound, as well as exercise and massage.

Facts

• Physical therapy represents the use of exercises and activities to help condition muscles and restore strength and movement.
• Physical therapy means that disease is treated by physical and mechanical means such as massage, regulated exercise, water, light, heat, and electricity.
• It is an evaluation and treatment of specific patient disabilities, mental and physical too.
• Physical therapy is a kind of treatment for medical disorders by using physical or mechanical therapeutic measures.

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