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Physical therapists, or PTs, are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease.
PTs assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercise, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living.
Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people who have mental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities which interfere with their lives. OTs use goal directed activities that are purposeful and meaningful to the person to help that person develop or regain skills necessary for play, work, and self and home care.
Aquatic Physical Therapy is the practice of physical therapy by a trained and licensed physical therapist or physical therapy assistant within the environment of a water-filled pool. The buoyancy, support and accommodating resistance of water enhance exercise and create a safe environment for progressive rehabilitation. The temperature of water (warm or cold) prompts muscle relaxation, facilitates stretching and generally reduces the sensation of pain.
An assistive device is a tool or implement that makes a particular function easier or possible to perform. Ex.:Tub and Wall grab bars, Special grips on pens, utensils, toothbrushes, etc, braces, canes, walkers, steering wheels.
You may receive a screening or examination; however, prior to initiating treatment you will need to get a referral from a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or podiatrist. Insurance will not cover physical therapy without an appropriate referral. You can request physical therapy from your healthcare provider and generally there is no problem in receiving a referral.
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