What Does A Physical Therapist Do
                     WHAT DOES A 
PHYSICAL 
THERAPIST DO?
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Overview
A physical therapist helps patients 
recover from injuries and improve 
movement through exercises, manual 
therapy, and education. They develop 
personalized treatment plans, reduce 
pain, and enhance physical function. Their 
goal is to restore mobility, prevent further 
injury, and promote overall health and 
wellness.
Roles And 
Responsibilities
1 Assessment 2 Implementation
3 Treatment Planning 4 Monitoring
5 Patient Education 6 Collaboration
7 Rehabilitation 8 Administrative Duties
9 Ethical Responsibilities 10 Community Involvement
Assessment
PTs evaluate a patient's condition by 
taking a medical history, observing 
movements, and performing tests to 
identify problems with movement or 
function.
Implementation
Implementation involves hands-on 
application of therapeutic exercises, 
specialized manual techniques to 
improve joint and muscle function, 
and the use of advanced electrical 
stimulation to alleviate pain.
Treatment Planning and Development
The PT creates a personalized treatment plan tailored to the 
patient's needs and goals. This plan outlines the specific 
Physical Therapy , exercises, and interventions that will be 
used. It may include:
Manual Therapy Exercise Therapy Education
Hands-on techniques such Customized programs to Teach the patient about 
as massage, mobilization, improve strength, their condition and injury 
and manipulation. flexibility, endurance, and prevention.
balance.
Monitoring
Monitoring is a critical component of a 
physical therapist's responsibilities, 97%
ensuring that patients progress 
appropriately and safely through their 
treatment plans
Patient Education
Implementation involves hands-on 
application of therapeutic exercises, 
specialized manual techniques to 
improve joint and muscle function, 
and the use of advanced electrical 
stimulation to alleviate pain.
Collaboration
PTs evaluate a patient's condition by 
taking a medical history, observing 97%
movements, and performing tests to 
identify problems with movement or 
function.
Rehabilitation
A physical therapist's rehabilitation 
role involves designing and 
implementing personalized 
treatment plans to restore patients' 
physical function. and helping them 
recover from injuries.
Areas of Specialization
01 Orthopedic Therapists
02 Neurological Therapists
03 Pediatric Therapists
04 Geriatric Therapists
Impact on Patients
Experience the deep
 benefits of physical therapy for individuals 
recovering from injuries or managing 
chronic conditions.
They foster independence and improve 
overall quality of life through personalized 
treatment plans. Their holistic approach 
ensures patients achieve optimal  Physical 
therapy function and maintain long-term 
health and well-being.
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