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Common Conditions Treated By Physical Therapists
Physical therapists treat the consequences of injury or disease by addressing impairments, functional limitations, and/or disabilities in patients. Some of the common conditions for which physical therapists provide intervention and treatment for include the following:
- Orthopedic conditions, such as low back pain and neck pain, headaches, and osteoporosis.
- Joint and soft-tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains, hand injuries, fractures and dislocations, and pre- and post- surgical conditions.
- Neurologic conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, peripheral nerve injury, and multiple sclerosis.
- Workplace injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cumulative trauma, and stress disorders.
- Issues that cause imbalance and dizziness.
- Sports injuries, such as overuse injuries and trauma in recreational and professional athletes.
- Arthritic conditions, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Issues pertaining to either bladder or bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, or scar management.
- Cardiopulmonary and circulatory conditions, such as congestive heart failure, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lymphedema, and peripheral vascular disease.
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