Your doctor may recommend a cardiac-focused physical therapy program if you’ve had a heart attack. The program may last 2 to 8 months. Research shows it may reduce your risk of experiencing more ...

Outcome measurement tools are specific tests and measures that your physical therapist may use to quantify your overall function. These tools are important, as they provide your therapist with a ...

Many people don’t turn to physical therapy until after they have been injured or had surgery. But it can help with much more. “We’re sort of the swiss army knife of orthopedic health ...

DPT students gain experience in UMass Lowell Physical Therapy Clinic. First- and second-year DPT students practice interacting, admitting and treating patients prior to their formal clinical education ...

Physical therapy is a branch of medicine that uses mechanical force and movements through manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, to promote mobility and function. Physical Therapists ...

For over 40 years, Drexel’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has been training some of the nation's most skilled physical therapists. Our integrated curriculum ensures students quickly apply ...

Others work solely in the intensive care unit (ICU). This article will discuss the importance of acute physical therapy, the goals of treatment, and the differences between acute therapy and inpatient ...

Ranked #2 in the nation by US News and World Report, the University of Delaware’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program offers a 2.5-year DPT degree and post-graduate education, including six ...