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Physical therapy uses numerous methods such as exercise, mobilization, manipulation, ultrasound, heat, cold, and electrical stimulation. When determining which modality to use, physical therapists evaluate the strength, balance, range of motion, co-ordination, endurance, and posture of each individual patient, then create a prognosis for the patient. Traction machines and massage are also regularily used to reduce pain and increase the physical ability of the patient. | Physical therapy uses numerous methods such as exercise, mobilization, manipulation, ultrasound, heat, cold, and electrical stimulation. When determining which modality to use, physical therapists evaluate the strength, balance, range of motion, co-ordination, endurance, and posture of each individual patient, then create a prognosis for the patient. Traction machines and massage are also regularily used to reduce pain and increase the physical ability of the patient. | ||
Physical therapists practice in | The hospital setting is one of the more common settings where physical therapists to work, but within the hospital there are specialty areas that physical therapist can pursue. Physical therapists practice in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation facilities, extended care facilities, private homes, outpatient clinics, research centers, schools, hospitals, fitness centers, and sports training facilities, and many other environments. [http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/careersinphysicaltherapy/qt/PTWorkPlaces.htm] | ||
== Modalities == | == Modalities == | ||
