Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is a health care profession which focuses on the physical treatment and management of disease or conditions which enables people to reach their maximum potential. 'Physical therapists' are primary healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions, illnesses, or injuries that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities. Physical therapists examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. |
Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy is a rehabilitation science that promotes health by enabling people to perform meaningful and purposeful activities. Occupational therapists work with individuals who suffer from a mentally, physically, developmentally, and/or emotionally disabling condition by utilizing treatments that develop, recover, or maintain clients' activities of daily living.
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Speech TherapySpeech-Language Therapy specializes in speech disorders and language disorders.
Speech Therapists promote healthy lifestyle practices for the preservation of communication, hearing, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive disorders. Speech Therapists also specialize in recognizing the need to provide and appropriately accommodate diagnostic and treatment services to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and adjust treatment and assessment services accordingly. |
Athletic TrainingAthletic Training focuses primarily on sports injuries. Athletic Trainers provide care to athletes during events and also conduct rehab services to get the athlete back to his or her sport.
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