Physical Therapy (Specialty)
| Definition: |
The auxiliary health profession which makes use of PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiologic origin. |
| Notes: |
SPEC only; for therapy use MUSCULOSKELETAL MANIPULATIONS or PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES or their specifics |
| Previously Indexed: |
Physical Therapy Techniques (1963-2001) |
Physical Therapy (Specialty) Definitions and Terms
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