Physical therapists work with people who have injuries and disabilities as well as with healthy individuals.
Physical therapists help people to help themselves.
Patients receive physical therapy in a variety of settings such as hospitals, private clinics or schools. A physical therapy evaluation is completed, problems are diagnosed, plans and goals are set, and treatment is then initiated by the therapist to restore function to part of the body or prevent injury. Physical Therapy and the Disadvantaged Student Physical therapy is a young and exciting profession. It is growing rapidly and the demand for physical therapists is great. However, not many disadvantaged high school students are aware of physical therapy.