Physical therapy (PT) is a health care profession that improves people's health
without the use of drugs or surgery. Physical therapy can help people to achieve
their highest level of physical ability, at any stage of life, by using functional
movements. Patients are actively involved in their therapy and can, therefore,
learn how to look after their own injuries and illnesses.
Physical therapy involves a lot of hands-on treatment that helps you to get
normal movement in joints and muscles. Physical therapy also usually involves
exercises suited to the individual, and machines that can help healing to occur
quickly and correctly.
Make sure that you receive your physical therapy from a licensed physical therapist.
Otherwise, you may not be receiving the most educated and professional care,
and your insurance will not pay for the treatment.