Physical Therapy

Overview

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Physical Therapy (also known as physiotherapy) involves using physical methods(e.g., manipulation, traction, exercise, massage, hot/cold therapy, etc.) to assess, diagnose, and treat injury, disability or disease.  Physical therapy professionals work closely with patients of all ages, to help them recover from and/or manage a wide variety of physical challenges.

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Physical Therapy Overview 14 May 2008 [pdf, 157 KB]

 

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