Physical therapy (pt)
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Physical therapy, a typical focus of rehabilitation, involves exercising and manipulating the body. It can improve joint and muscle function, helping people stand, balance, walk, and climb stairs better. Techniques include
- Range-of-motion exercises
- Muscle-strengthening exercises
- Coordination and balance exercises
- Ambulation (walking) exercises
- General conditioning exercises
- Transfer training
- Use of a tilt table
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