Physiotherapy

It is likely that you might have heard of physical therapy, or you may know of someone who has been treated by a physical therapist for some type of injury or condition. But exactly what is physical therapy? Who are physical therapists? The Model Definition of Physical Therapy adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association, states that physical therapy includes :-
Examining individuals with impairment, functional limitation, and disability or other health related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
Alleviating impairment and functional limitation by designing, implementing, and modifying therapeutic interventions.
Preventing injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in people of all ages.
Engaging in consultation, education, and research.
While this "Model" provides a glance at the generic scope of physical therapy practice, the practice of physical therapy in the 21st century extends well beyond this generic definition. To more understand the present, we first should visit the past.