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Physical therapy (also known as physiotherapy) is a health profession concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and disability through physical means. It is based upon principles of medical science, and is generally held to be within the sphere of conventional (rather than alternative) medicine. Physiotherapy is practiced by physiotherapists (also known as physical therapists, e.g. in the United States), though aspects may also be practiced under supervised delegation by physiotherapy assistants or other health professionals.

Finding a Physical Therapist
Physical therapists tend to work in hospitals, private practices, fitness centers, homes, and rehabilitation and research facilities. You can also contact your state's physical therapy association for names of licensed physical therapists in your community. The coach at your child's school may also be able to recommend a physical therapist in your area who can help your child return to competitive sports.

Physical therapists must earn a master's degree or receive a doctoral degree in physical therapy (a DPT) from an accredited college program. (This is a new requirement. Before 2002, physical therapists could have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college program.) Some physical therapists have additional training and education in certain specialties, such as pediatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, or rehabilitation.