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Preferred Name

Physical Therapy
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.
Synonyms
Physical Medicine Procedure
Physiotherapy Procedure
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy
Physical Therapy Procedure
Physiatric Procedure
Physical Therapeutics
physical therapy
PT
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Physical Therapy
Legacy Concept Name
Physical_Therapy
Preferred_Name
Physical Therapy
Display_Name
Physical Therapy
Semantic_Type
Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
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Thesaurus:C15302
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.
UMLS_CUI
C0949766
code
C15302
subClassOf
type
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Physical Medicine Procedure
Physiotherapy Procedure
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy
Physical Therapy Procedure
Physiatric Procedure
Physical Therapeutics
physical therapy
PT
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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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NICHD
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