Physical Therapist - Elder Care Glossary

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Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are professionals trained and certified to design and implement physical therapy programs either in a hospital, clinic or school. Physical therapists may also work as independent practitioner’s assisting patients at home.[1]

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References

1. MedicineNet. (November 30, 1999). Definition of Physical Therapy. Retrieved July 11, 2009, from http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11885.

2.APTA. (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved July 11, 2009, from http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=About_APTA&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=41&ContentID=23725.

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