A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities. Abbreviated PT. PT is appropriate for many types of patients, from infants born with musculoskeletal birth defects, to adults suffering from sciatica or the after effects of injury or surgery, to elderl [..]

The use of exercises and physical activities to help condition muscles and restore strength and movement. For example, physical therapy can be used to restore arm and shoulder movement and build back [..]

Treatment of an injury or a disease by mechanical means, like exercise, massage, heat, and light treatment.

Typically, physical therapy services include rehabilitative services provided by a licensed physical therapist to help restore bodily functions such as walking, speech, the use of limbs, etc.

regimen for management of or recovery from physical disability.

treatment of physical disability by exercises and massage.

Rehabilitation to restore function and prevention of physical disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part.

Treatment involving physical movement to relieve pain, restore function and prevent disability after a disease, injury or loss of limb.

A healthcare profession that provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life. This includes providing treatment in circumstances where [..]

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 mu [..]

Many injured employees are entitled to receive physical therapy as a form of medical treatment to recover from injuries. On forms, or in medical records, you may see a reference to "PT." Tha [..]

Instructional support and treatment of physical disabilities, under a doctor’s prescription, that helps a person improve the use of bones, muscles, joints and nerves. [LD Online]

therapy aimed to restore movement, balance and coordination.

According to42 CFR 440. 110 [Title 42, Public Health, Chapter IV,Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, SubChapter C, Medical Assistance Programs, Part [..]

Physical therapy is an exercise treatment for patients who have been immobilized or impaired in their movement and flexibility. Patients are rehabilitated to use their own muscles to increase flexibil [..]

The evaluation and treatment of any person by the employment of the effective properties of physical measures, the performance of tests and measurements as an aid to evaluation

Treatment of an injury or a disease by mechanical means, like exercise, massage, heat, and light treatment.

This is care given to help improve part of the body. It helps ease pain and promote healing. It can also help prevent disability. It is used to limit the effects of disease. It is also used after illn [..]

Physical therapy is a type of therapy which provides prevention, rehabilitation and treatment for movement disorders.

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Instructional support and treatment of physical disabilities, under a doctor's prescription, that helps a person improve the use of bones, muscles, joints and nerves.

Uses activities to maintain, improve or restore your child's functioning, including gross motor development, ambulation, balance and coordination in various settings, including but not limited to the classroom, gym, bathroom, playground, staircase and transitions between classes.

Services to address the promotion of sensorimotor function through perceptual and motor development. (children’s body, by it, movements, helping them, with them, work/services) (among the body, exerci [..]

Activities or routines designed to increase gross motor skills.

The auxiliary health profession which makes use of PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin.

Treatment involving physical movement to relieve pain, restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of limb.

Treatment that uses exercise and physical movement to relieve pain, restore use, promote healing and prevent disability in a part of the body. The treatment can be a part of care after a disease, illness, injury or operation.

Rehabilitation concerned with the restoration of function and the prevention of disability following surgery, injury, disease or the loss of a body part.

Treatment of diseases or injuries by exercise, heat, light, and/or massage.

The use of exercises and physical activities to help condition muscles and restore strength and movement. For example, physical therapy can be used to restore arm and shoulder movement and build back strength after breast cancer surgery.

A specialist in this area uses exercise to improve movement

The treatment of a medical condition by methods such as exercise or massage, rather than by surgery or medication. G1G policies are focused on emergency medical treatment but still cover prolonged tre [..]

[also physiotherapy] treatment of a disease through physical activity with goals of restoring and/or maintaining functional activities.

Rehabilitation to restore function and independence.