What is Physical Therapy?

Art & Science

Physical or corrective rehabilitation or physical or corrective treatment of any bodily or mental condition of any person 

In Action

Promotion and maintenance of physical fitness to enhance bodily movement and related health and wellness of individuals through the use of physical therapy interventions

Interventions

By use of the physical, chemical, and other properties of heat, light, water, electricity, sound, massage, and active, passive, and resistive exercise, interventions shall include physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, instruction and consultative services

https://www.ptbc.ca.gov/laws/laws.shtml

Conditions Physical Therapists Treat

Orthopedic

  • Acute or chronic pain or injury to: muscle, tendons, bone, joints/cartilage, ligaments, nerves

  • Post op care

  • Ergonomics

  • General fitness/sport

  • Chronic Pain

Pelvic

  • Women & men with pelvic floor conditions

  • Pelvic pain

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Pain with sex

  • Pudendal neuralgia

  • Incontinence

  • Interstitial cystitis

  • Tailbone/coccyx pain

  • Pre/postpartum & pregnancy care for women

Neurological

  • Stroke & Parkinson’s

  • Brain injury & concussion

  • Spinal cord injury

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Vestibular disorders/dizziness

  • Balance & Gait impairments

Pediatric

  • Newborns to teenagers

  • Bone/muscle issues

  • Sports-related injuries

  • Genetic, brain, spine, or nerve disorders (including delayed motor development)

Prehab

  • Proactively prevent injuries

  • Prepare for surgery

  • Ergonomics

  • General fitness

  • Sports specific training

  • Postural education

Home Health

  • People unable to leave home due to safety reasons: injury, disability, poor cognitive function, unable to drive

  • People with busy schedules who would rather have a PT come to them