Physical therapy is a type of health care that uses physical methods such as exercise, heat, cold, water, electricity, manual therapy and massage to improve a person‘s physical functioning, reduce pain, and improve overall health. Physical therapists use a combination of these methods to help people regain or maintain their physical abilities, improve their quality of life, and prevent future injuries or disabilities.

Physical therapists work with people of all ages, from infants to adults. They work with people who have had a stroke, a brain injury, a spinal cord injury, an orthopedic injury, or any other type of physical impairment or disability. They may also work with athletes to help them improve their performance and prevent injury.