Physical+therapy


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 * Physical Therapy (PT) || Health care service that provides treatment to individuals with physical movement and functioning limitations of the musculoskeletal system. Physical therapy includes prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation for a wide scope of patients (newborns to geriatrics). There is a wide range of specialties: neurological, orthopedic, geriatric, pediatric, etc.

The goal is to provide the individual with enough therapy to maximize independent movement. || Subjective : Physical therapist will examine the patient's medical history;

Objective: then make an assessment based on a physical examination. || Active Passive [|Link] ||
 * stretching
 * strengthening exercises
 * pain-relief exercises
 * heat/ice packs
 * ultrasound || [|Link]