{"id":449,"date":"2020-10-11T23:12:47","date_gmt":"2020-10-11T23:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/?page_id=449"},"modified":"2026-04-29T05:41:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T01:41:30","slug":"physical-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/therapytopics.com\/es\/physical-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Fisioterapia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Physical therapy (PT) helps people of all ages restore movement, reduce pain, and improve physical function following injury, illness, or surgery. Physical therapists address conditions affecting strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and endurance \u2014 working across settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and home health. Physical therapists hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and are licensed in all 50 states. Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) hold an associate's or bachelor's degree and work under the supervision of a licensed PT. Browse the topics below to learn more about specific physical therapy practice areas.<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Physical Therapy Physical therapy (PT) helps people of all ages restore movement, reduce pain, and improve physical function following injury, illness, or surgery. Physical therapists address conditions affecting strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and endurance \u2014 working across settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and home health. 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