What is a Physical Therapist?

Vert Mooney, MD
Susan Spinasanta
Senior Medical Editor
SpineUniverse
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Physical therapists (PTs) diagnose and treat people of all ages with medical, or other health-related problems that limit their physical ability to move. PTs practice in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, private practice, and other settings.

Some physical therapists are McKenzie MethodŽ practitioners. Cert. MDT or Dip. MDT designates the practitioner is credentialed by the McKenzie Institute. Although most practitioners are physical therapists, many physicians and chiropractors practice the method.

Last Updated: 01/30/2008
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