Physical Therapists (PTs) provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or diseases.

Counseling sessions can feel like a heart-to-heart with a close friend — a friend who won’t see you outside their office and ...

They should then observe physical therapists in action to gauge whether the profession is a good fit, Stiemsma says. Field experience can help prospective students determine whether physical ...

Ranked #2 in the nation by US News and World Report, the University of Delaware’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program offers a 2.5-year DPT degree and post-graduate education, including six ...

Physical therapists generally examine a patient and prescribe a plan of care. It's the job of the physical therapist assistant to carry out that plan. Their work can include manually maneuvering a ...

including physical touch in some cases, the bond between the patient and the therapist is particularly important. A good somatic therapist will help an individual orient to sensations in the body ...