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