Physical therapists bring more to the table than just exercise expertise—they are highly trained healthcare professionals with specialized knowledge in musculoskeletal diagnosis (injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and nerves). Their focused training enables them to efficiently identify the root cause of musculoskeletal issues, often surpassing the diagnostic capabilities of primary care physicians. They understand how muscles and joints work, and they watch closely to see how you move. By asking questions about your experiences and paying attention to your movements, they can find clues to identify what’s going wrong. Something as simple as knee pain can be caused by any combination of injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerve, and bone structures. Your PT is equipped to get to the root of the injury and address it quickly.