Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Physical therapists help people improve and recover their ability to move. To become a physical therapist, you need a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) ...

Direct Access may allow you to see a licensed physical therapist without a doctor referral for NEW injuries. However, if you ...

Physical Therapists (PTs) provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or diseases.

People who suffer traumatic injuries often face a difficult journey to recovery. They might struggle to walk or have other mobility challenges, and they could feel significant pain. These are ...

Physical therapy is a medical treatment that helps you improve your function, range of motion, and overall quality of life. Physical therapy can help accelerate healing from an injury, reduce pain, ...

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Physical therapy. Two words that rarely bring joy to those who find themselves perched in a doctor’s office. We get it. It’s probably not your “happy” place considering such referrals often arrive on ...

Physical therapy and occupational therapy are two types of rehabilitative care. The goal of rehabilitative care is to improve or prevent the worsening of your condition or quality of life due to an ...