Physical therapists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. Physical therapists assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatment includes a broad range of therapeutic exercise techniques, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living.
Additional information about physical therapy, including listings of all accredited physical therapy and physical therapist assistant educational programs may be obtained by contacting the American Physical Therapy Association at the address listed below or via the World Wide Web.
American Physical Therapy Association
111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-999-APTAWeb site: http://www.apta.org/