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| Preferred Name | Physical Therapist | |
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Physical Therapist physical therapist Physiotherapist PHYSIOTHERAPIST PHYSICAL THERAPIST |
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| Definitions |
An individual trained and certified to apply knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of physical therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease. Physical therapist plans and carries out treatment utilizing therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical agents such as air, water, electricity, sound, and radiant energy; performs tests and measurements involving manual or electrical means; and interpret results. Therapist also devises adaptations of equipment to meet the specific needs of patients. |
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http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C53422 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A health professional who teaches exercises and physical activities that help condition muscles and restore strength and movement. A healthcare professional trained and certified to apply knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of physical therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease.
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C53422
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http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C54584 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C54585 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C66830 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C78735 |
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CDISC FDA
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| DEFINITION |
An individual trained and certified to apply knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of physical therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease. Physical therapist plans and carries out treatment utilizing therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical agents such as air, water, electricity, sound, and radiant energy; performs tests and measurements involving manual or electrical means; and interpret results. Therapist also devises adaptations of equipment to meet the specific needs of patients.
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Physical Therapist physical therapist Physiotherapist PHYSIOTHERAPIST PHYSICAL THERAPIST
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Physical Therapist
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Physical_Therapist
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| Preferred_Name |
Physical Therapist
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Thesaurus:C53422
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| Semantic_Type |
Occupation or Discipline
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| UMLS_CUI |
C2362565
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