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The Pros And Cons Of Physical Therapy

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According to the APTA website, physical therapists are not allowed to diagnose a disease in the state of Texas (2016). As a physical therapist practicing in the state of Texas, before a patient is seen for physical therapy, a diagnosis has already been established. Physical therapists then checks on a patient’s chart for the medical diagnosis and pertinent history, perform an evaluation and then develop a treatment plan. What I identify as a physical therapist is, if there is muscle weakness, pain, balance deficits etc which is referred to as treatment diagnoses. Now that doesn’t mean that we are exempt in thoroughly checking a patient’s medical history since it can affect rehabilitation potential and intervention. As what was mentioned

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