Nature of work
Physical therapists provide service that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Therapists examine patients' medical histories and then test and measure the patients' strength, range of motion, balance, and coordination. They also determine patients' ability to be independent and reintegrate into the community or work place after injury or illness. …
