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Medication Issues In Physical Therapy

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According to APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), 2011 (authorized by federal guidance) that examining patient 's medication issues are a part of physical therapy scope of practice. APTA amended a statement endorsed by House delegates that the component of physical therapist management incorporates of providing an education to the patients of understanding their prescribed and nonprescribed medication. Patients need to be aware of the drug contemplation effect to their health, limitation in function and disablement (APTA, 2011).

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