What is a physical therapy?

Physical Therapists are health care providers who are the experts in the examination and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems that affect people's ability to move and function as well as they can in their daily lives. For instance, physical therapists help patients with orthopedic problems such as low back pain or knee surgeries to reduce pain and regain function. Physical therapist also assist patient recovering from a stroke, they provide treatment so that those patients learn to use their limbs again.

Because people of all ages need to move and function, physical therapist work with patients from from newborns to the very aged - and in all types of setting, from hospital, outpatients clinics, schools to the workplace.

Physical therapists are college graduates and must pass a national examination and be licensed by the state in which they practice.

Physical therapist use such techniques as electrotherapy, ultrasound, hot packs, ice, massage, mobilization of soft tissues and joints, therapeutic exercises and functional training.

Physical Therapy Department

The physical therapy department is well equipped with modern treatment modalities and exercise equipment. The department, coordinated by licensed professionals, offers therapeutic services which include the following:

• Range of Motion (ROM) exercises to maintain and increase mobility.
• Mechanical Traction
• Exercise to increase strength, endurance and coordination for either specific muscle groups or the entire body.
• Training in sitting and standing balance, transfers, and ambulation with or without ambulatory aids.