Physical Therapy

A dynamic profession with an established theoretical and scientific base, physical therapy has widespread clinical applications in the restoration, maintenance and promotion of optimal physical function. As clinicians, physical therapists diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and endurance, physical and functional abilities; restore, maintain and promote not only optimal physical function but also optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health; and prevent the onset, symptoms and progression of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions or injuries.

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