Definition of Physical Therapy

Definition of Physical Therapy - Physical therapy (or physiotherapy) is the provision of services to people and people to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan.

Physical therapy is associated with identifying and maximizing movement potential, within the scope of the promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. It involves the interaction between physical clients, families and caregivers, in the process of assessing the potential in building a movement and agreed upon goals and objectives using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists. Physical therapy related to health promotion, prevention, treatment or rehabilitation.


Definition of Physical Therapy

Intervention physical therapy may include: "Manual handling; agents increase the movement of electrotherapeutic and mechanical, functional training; provision of tools and equipment; instruction related to patient care and counseling; prevention of disorders, functional limitations, disabilities and injuries, including the promotion and maintenance of health, quality of life and fitness in all ages and populations.

Some conditions that manage physical therapists include:

• back pain and neck
• spinal and joint conditions such as arthritis
• Biomechanical problems and muscle control
• cerebral palsy and spina bifida
• heart and lung conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atelectasis
• sports-related injuries
 • a headache (carcinogenic and tension-type headache)
• stress incontinence
• neurological conditions, such as stroke and multiple sclerosis

History of Physical Therapy


Physical therapy has its origins in ancient history with the advent of physical treatments and massages in China around 2500 BC. Hippocrates described massages and hydrotherapy at 460 SM.Praktek modern physical therapy was developed in London in 1896, the hospital believes patients should be massaged regularly to maintain proper muscle function and mobility.
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