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Physical Therapy is a form of health care that prevents, identifies, corrects, and alleviates acute or prolonged dysfunction of movement of an anatomic or physiologic origin. Disability and/or movement dysfunction may be due to injury or strain, or to the normal wear and tear of age leading to weak muscles and ligaments. The result is usually pain and restricted movement. Begun in time, physical therapy can often prevent permanent damage and relieve pain and discomfort. If deterioration in a joint is neglected it might cause lifelong disability or even complete loss of function. The Physical Therapist is trained to improve movement, function, relieve pain and expand mobility potential. Through evaluation and programs of treatment, physical therapists can help existing problems and provide preventative health care for people with a variety of needs. General conditions which respond well to Physical Therapy
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