Orthopaedic physical therapy seems to be the most well known area of PT. Many private clinics are specialize in orthopaedics. This area of physical therapy sees a large variety of injuries and patients of varying ages. They help young children with bone and muscle growth abnormalities, as well as children with broken bones and muscle aches. They help people with workplace injuries such as neck strain and carpal tunnel syndrome as well as people with multiple muscle, ligament, and bone injuries due to car accidents and falls.

Physical therapists see people with arthritis and other joint pains, back problems, sports injuries, and people who have been immobile and want to get stronger and healthier again.

It is important to see a physical therapist after injuries so that they can help you rehabilitate properly, and therefore decrease the risk of developing other injuries.