Physical therapy is a healthcare specialty where practitioners evaluate, assess and treat individuals with limitations in functional mobility. These services are provided by highly trained persons, licensed by the state in which they work. They provide treatment to help on recover quickly and safely, and return to normal function. Physical therapists are required to obtain advanced degrees and must pass a licensing exam. All new students of the profession are now required to hold a doctorate degree. Treatment methods are personalized for each patient, depending on the injury or illness that results in pain, physical impairment, limited mobility or loss of function. Some Of The More Common Conditions That Physical Therapists Treat Include: Stroke: When a blood clot travels to the brain, interrupting blood flow and depriving the brain of oxygen. Many stroke patients undergo physical therapy to restore function. Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to a part of the spinal cord or nerves at
