What do physical therapists do?

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    RealAge answered:

    Generally, physical therapists (PTs) work during and/or after hospital stays to improve an injury or a condition such as cerebral palsy. They often achieve amazing results by exercising, stretching, and/or massaging the body.

    PTs focus on building strength, mobility, and flexibility as well as large motor skills.

    From The Smart Parent's Guide: Getting Your Kids Through Checkups, Illnesses, and Accidents by Jennifer Trachtenberg.

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