Physical Therapy Program
Physical therapists work to diagnose
and manage movement dysfunction;
restore, maintain and promote optimal
physical function; promote wellness and
fitness; and prevent the onset and progression
of impairments, functional
limitations, and disabilities due to various
diseases, injuries, conditions or disorders.
They perform examination,
evaluation, and the establishment of a
diagnosis and a prognosis in order to
determine the most appropriate intervention(s) for patients/clients with neuromuscular,
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular/
pulmonary and integumentary
disorders.
Physical therapist intervention involves
coordination, communication and documentation;
patient/client-related
instruction; and procedural interventions.
These interventions are chosen
on the basis of patient examination and
re-examination findings and the goals
and expected outcomes of a particular
patient/client diagnostic group.
