The professional capacities of physical therapists can help with random pains, flaring arthritis, surgical recovery and rehabilitation and even complications caused by diabetes, according to a published report.
More than 75 percent of people who hold physical therapy jobs hold a doctor of physical therapy degree, NAPS reports. The benefits are numerous and often not clearly understood.
"Most people only think about physical therapy for help with orthopedic issues, such as a bad knee or shoulder, or in relation to sports injuries, but physical therapy is much more than that-it is a key component in the treatment of the full range of neuromusculoskeletal diseases and conditions," president Matthew R. Hyland with the New York Physical Therapy Association told the news source. "Physical therapy can help people walk after suffering a stroke, help people with rheumatoid arthritis complete everyday tasks such as cooking or writing, and help people regain their stamina after a heart attack."
Improving, restoring and maintaining motion and mobility are the top responsibilities of physical therapists.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, all U.S. states require the licensure of physical therapists.