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Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers | Physical Therapist in California

DefinitionPhysical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs:
  • Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
  • Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
  • Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
  • Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems.
  • Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance.
PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.
GroupingRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
ClassificationPhysical Therapist

Related specializations

TitleSpecialization
2251C2600XCardiopulmonary
2251E1200XErgonomics
2251E1300XElectrophysiology, Clinical
2251G0304XGeriatrics
2251H1200XHand
2251H1300XHuman Factors
2251N0400XNeurology
2251P0200XPediatrics
2251S0007XSports
2251X0800XOrthopedic