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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy is a profession that seeks to return
patients to the highest possible degree of personal
independence. Our Physical Therapists work with patients
with disabilities of the muscular, skeletal, neurological,
circulatory and respiratory systems. Our Physical Therapists
are also involved in Prevention programs to assist people
of all ages in maintaining health and physical fitness.
Our Physical Therapists plan and administer individualized
treatment programs that are designed to restore functional
movement, relieve pain, promote healing and recovery
and, when necessary, help patients adapt to permanent
disability. Our Physical Therapists plan the treatment
program after evaluating the patient and his or her
medical record and consulting with other members of
the patient health care team.
Tests, observation and interviews provide vital information
about a patient's strength, reflexes, sensory perception,
posture, gait, cardiopulmonary endurance and daily living
activities. After evaluation, our Physical Therapists
treat the patient through various forms of exercise,
physical modalities (including heat, cold, ultrasound,
electricity and massage), functional activities and
assistive/adaptive devices.
Our Physical Therapists exercise judgement in interpreting
test results to plan and adjust treatment. Successful
Physical Therapy may take weeks, months or years, depending
on the extent of injury or disability and the patient's
motivation.
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