Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists must receive a Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited college institution. All therapists must pass a national test to ensure clinical expertise and all physical therapists are licensed by the state in which they practice.
Some examples of issues that a physical therapist will treat via evidence-based interventions:
Musculoskeletal conditions
Joint pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Low back pain, Degenerative joint disease, decreased strength/range of motion, etc…
Cardiopulmonary conditions
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), Asthma, Coronary artery disease, A-FIB, congestive heart failure, etc…
Neurological conditions
Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Stroke (CVA), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Disease, etc…