The treatment of disease or disability through therapy and exercises – includes assistance with gait training, balance and safety, bed mobility, wound care, wheelchair positioning and more…
The field of physical therapy has sub-specialties in five distinct practice areas:
- Orthopedic. Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on restoring function to the musculoskeletal system, including joints, tendons, ligaments and bones. …
- Geriatric. …
- Neurological. …
- Cardiopulmonary. …
- Pediatric.