the treatment of injuries or disorders using physical methods, such as exercise, massage, or the application of heat
Therapy designed to improve mobility and keep muscles stretched.
The treatment consisting of exercising specific parts of the body such as the legs, arms, hands or neck, in an effort to strengthen, regain range of motion, relearn movement and/or rehabilitate the musculoskeletal system to improve function.
Treatment given for an injury or a disease by mechanical means, such as exercise or massage.
Definition: The auxiliary health profession which makes use of PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement ...
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Treatment of a body region using heat/cold treatments, water, traction, hydrotherapy, electrical stimulation, massage, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, etc. ...
treatment by physical and mechanical means, eg, exercises
[also physiotherapy] treatment of a disease through physical activity with goals of restoring and/or maintaining functional activities.
Treatment of bodily ailments and muscular function through various physical and nonmedicinal means (the use of heat, water, exercise, massage and electric current, for example).
A rehabilitative therapy that is concerned with a patient’s gross motor activities such as transfers, gait training, and how to function/mobilize with or without a prosthesis.
Treatment for medical disorders using physical or mechanical therapeutic measures.
are support services that focus on improving the use of bones, muscles, joints, and nerves. Physical therapy assists in maximizing a person's general fitness, sensorimotor development, neurobehavioral organization, neuro-skeletal-muscular function, and cardiopulmonary status.
rehabilitation to improve function of a limb
Treatment for musculoskeletal and neurological disorders provided by a licensed physical therapist. Usually involving exercise, electrical modalities, and myofascial techniques.
(to regain strength and use of the affected area after surgery)
Therapy aimed at recovery from weakness, loss of coordination, or limited endurance.
means services provided by a qualified physical therapist or under the direction or supervision of a qualified physical therapist upon medical referral and direction. Regulations for Licensure of Physical Therapy (18 VAC 85-80-10 et seq. ...
The use of exercise and physical activities to condition muscles and improve a patient's level of activity.
a treatment for pain in muscles, nerves, joints, and bones with exercise, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, and the use of massage, heat, cold ...
therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
Physical therapy (or physiotherapy) is a healthcare profession concerned with prevention and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases occurring throughout the lifespan. ...
Physical Therapy is a jazz fusion band from St. Louis, Missouri active in the 1990s. They produced two albums under the Sweatshop Records label, the first being the eponymous Physical Therapy (1992), and the second work being a theme album called Casino (1997).
Physical Therapy is the self-titled debut of Jazz fusion band Physical Therapy, and features eleven tracks. The title track was used in late 1998 for the The Weather Channel's local forecast segment. 'Played Me' is the only song on the album to feature vocals. ...
Any of several therapeutic exercises to treat injury or dysfunction
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