Physical therapy (physiotherapy in many English speaking countries) is a health care profession which provides services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout life. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors.
Functional movement is a central element in what it means to be healthy.
Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being. It involves the interaction between physical therapist (PT), patients/clients, other health professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists.
To learn more about some of the unique technologies and services in non-surgical rehabilitative medicine that we employ click any of the following links:
- Cold Laser Therapy
- ATM2 - Clinical Core Conditioning
- DRX9000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
- Muscle Activation Technique
- ART
- Manual Therapy/Myofascial Release