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Physical Therapy: A Brief History

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines physical therapy (PT) as “therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as massage and electrotherapy), assistive … Continue reading

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Fisioterapia: Una breve historia

El diccionario Merriam-Webster (en inglés) define la terapia física (PT, por sus siglas en inglés) como “terapia para la preservación, mejora, o restauración del movimiento y función física deteriorada o amenazada por la enfermedad, lesión, o discapacidad que utiliza el … Continue reading

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PT Helps You Get Back On Track

If you’re dealing with an injury, a trauma, or a chronic condition, you might turn to physical therapy to help you recovery physically and get back to doing the things you love. The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) defines … Continue reading

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PT le ayuda a volver a la pista

Si se trata de una lesión, un trauma, o una condición crónica, puede recurrir a la terapia física para ayudarle a recuperarse físicamente y volver a hacer las cosas que ama. La Confederación Mundial para la Terapia Física (WCPT por … Continue reading

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See Why NARIC Staff <3 PTs

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Bilingual Information Specialist Marta Garcia had plenty of professional experience with PT but this Summer, she got to know PT from the patient side after having a hip replaced. We sat down with Marta … Continue reading

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