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Physical therapy uses exercises, manual therapy, and other techniques to treat conditions that affect an individual's physical function. Physical therapy may help an individual: Avoid the need for medication or surgery Improve mobility, coordination, flexibility, and strength Recover after an injury, illness, or surgery Reduce pain Regain independence Therapists may also conduct evaluations like functional capacity evaluations. Fall Prevention Physical therapists work with individuals to prevent falls by: Assessing an individual's risk factors, including certain medical conditions and medications Educating an individual about fall prevention Helping make an individual's home safer Providing dizziness and balance care Teaching an individual exercises to improve their strength and stability Testing an individual's balance and ability to walk Orthopedic Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Type of physical therapy that's used to treat conditions like: Arthritis Back, neck, jaw, joint, or muscle pain Broken bones Injuries or conditions that affect the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot, or ankle Sprains and strains Sports and exercise injuries Physical Therapy for Children Therapists help children improve functional gross motor skills like rolling, sitting, walking, or skipping. Physical therapists also teach children how to use a wheelchair, walker or other type of mobility equipment. Specialized PT Services Physical therapists offer specialized physical therapy services for the treatment of: Back and neck pain Balance and dizziness-related problems Hand conditions Lymphedema Neurological conditions like stroke or brain injury Pain rehabilitation Pelvic floor disorders

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