loading...| Preferred Name |
Physical Therapy |
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| Synonyms |
Physical Medicine Procedure Physiotherapy Procedure Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Physical Therapy Procedure Physiatric Procedure Physical Therapeutics physical therapy PT |
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| Definitions |
The treatment of deformity or disease through mechanical force and movement, including both active and passive exercises, intended to ameliorate injury, increase mobility, and improve overall function. |
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| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C15302 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
The use of exercises and physical activity to restore movement, reduce pain, strengthen muscles, and improve balance and posture in order to restore the ability to function. Therapists provide education and suggest activity modification suited to an individual. The use of exercises and physical activities to help condition muscles and restore strength and movement. For example, physical therapy can be used to restore arm and shoulder movement and build back strength after breast cancer surgery. |
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| code |
C15302 |
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| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C118468 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C192234 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C90259 |
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| Contributing_Source |
CTRP NICHD OORO |
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| DEFINITION |
The treatment of deformity or disease through mechanical force and movement, including both active and passive exercises, intended to ameliorate injury, increase mobility, and improve overall function. |
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| Display_Name |
Physical Therapy |
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| FULL_SYN |
Physical Medicine Procedure Physiotherapy Procedure Physical Therapy Physiotherapy Physical Therapy Procedure Physiatric Procedure Physical Therapeutics physical therapy PT |
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| label |
Physical Therapy |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Physical_Therapy |
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| Preferred_Name |
Physical Therapy |
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C15302 |
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| Semantic_Type |
Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0949766 |
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| subClassOf |