What Disorders Do Physical Therapists Treat?

Physical therapists treat different musculoskeletal disorders and conditions that affect the spine and limit physical function.

Conditions include:

• Degenerative disc disease
• Fibromyalgia
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sciatica
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spondylosis
• Whiplash

Physical therapy is often part of a non-surgical treatment plan that may be combined with medication. PT is routinely an important part of post-operative care and rehab. The goal of physical therapy is to quickly return the patient to an active life.