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A physical therapist works with a patient on her core strength. PT’s often work with people to prevent injury.

Restoring Optimal Function Once a PT has diagnosed a patient’s problem, he must then decide how to help that patient regain as much mobility as pos- sible while managing her pain. A PT will measure her current range of motion , strength, balance, and agility as a baseline for comparison. He will then prescribe specific stretches, exercis- es, and icing and heating procedures to maximize the patient’s performance. A patient may be required to come to the PT’s

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Physical Therapists