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What is a Physical Therapist?

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 Method®

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.





Updated on: 09/10/10
Graeme Keys, PT, Dip MDT
This article was reviewed by Graeme Keys, PT, Dip MDT, COMT.
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