People who hurt themselves often need to take physical therapy courses for their injuries. Physical therapists help people recover from injuries and diseases by reducing pain and increasing mobility. Therapy also strengthens muscles, ligaments, and nerves as a person recovers from an injury or illness. Each patient has unique concerns, but these benefits are generally felt by all patients. Physical therapy is a medical intervention meant to help people with chronic medical or physical conditions. For example, someone with diabetes may need to regularly see a physical therapist for leg exercises to control their blood sugar levels. People with chronic back pain often require regular therapy sessions to strengthen their muscles and restore their back’s mobility. Other common medical concerns treated with physical therapy include Reynold’s syndrome (a circulatory problem), Raynaud’s disease (a circulatory problem), jock straps, and meniscus tears in the knee. Even people without documented medical conditions can benefit from physical therapy, it’s like regular exercise without the risk of injury.