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physical therapy  

Definition(s)

  • Physical therapy is a health profession serving persons of any age or health status with compromised physical functioning or the desire to improve their current physical functioning. Typical clients are persons with compromised quality of life as a result of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities caused by disease or injury. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disability; Physical Therapy]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-FWMZNHW3-F

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