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Physical Therapy Overview

 

   Summary:According to the American Physical Therapy Association, the goal of physical therapy or physiotherapy is to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and prevent further injury by using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretches, traction, electrical stimulation, and massage. Special tools are used, such as hot or cold packs, crutches, braces, treadmills, prosthetics, compression vests, computer-assisted feedback, lasers, and ultrasound. Patients range in age from newborns to the elderly. Physical therapy (PT) is commonly used for musculoskeletal injuries, joint .... Read more

Physical therapy

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Mucopolysaccharidosis

Physical Therapy for Mucopolysaccharidosis
Physical therapy: Physical therapy has been used to treat a variety of joint problems, including chronic ankle instability, clubfoot (a birth defect of the ankle/foot), and impingement syndrome. Most studies ....

 

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Strong Scientific Evidence 9

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Arthritis

Physical Therapy for Arthritis
The goal of physical therapy is to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and prevent further injuries. Several techniques, including exercises, stretches, traction, electrical stimulation, and massage, are used. Physical ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Physical Therapy for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Physical therapy : Physical therapy has been used to treat a wide variety of pain syndromes, including patellofemoral pain syndrome (chronic knee pain), wrist pain, post-operative pain, and chronic pain. Despite ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Physical Therapy for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Physical therapy : Physical therapy has been used to treat a wide variety of pain syndromes, including patellofemoral pain syndrome (chronic knee pain), wrist pain, post-operative pain, and chronic pain. Despite ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Achondroplasia

Physical Therapy for Achondroplasia
Physical therapy: The goal of physical therapy is to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and prevent further injuries. Several techniques, including exercises, stretches, traction, electrical stimulation, and massage, are ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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What You Need to Know About Arthritis

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All you wanted to know about arthritis and how you can help yourself through physical therapy.

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Tai Chi 'Helps Improve Diabetes'

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According to two research studies published in British Journal of Sports Medicine, tai chi exercises are beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes. The moderate physical activity combined with the relaxation element of tai chi may help reduce stress which leads to high blood glucose levels.

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Physical Fitness for Longer Life in Men with Type 2 Diabetes

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High physical fitness level in men with type 2 diabetes can reduce the risk of death by 40 per cent. Physical fitness appears to be more important than weight in estimating a diabetic's longevity.

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