Physical Therapy: Allied Health Profession

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What is physical therapy known as in many countries?

Physiotherapy

What do physical therapists use to arrive at a diagnosis and establish a management plan?

Individual's history and physical examination

In addition to clinical practice, what other aspects of physical therapist practice are mentioned in the text?

Research, education, consultation, and health administration

What kind of testing do physical therapists incorporate when necessary?

<p>Laboratory and imaging studies like X-rays, CT-scan, or MRI findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

In some jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, what authority do physical therapists have?

<p>Prescribe medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is physical therapy known as in many countries?

<p>Physiotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do physical therapists use to arrive at a diagnosis and establish a management plan?

<p>Individual's history and physical examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of testing do physical therapists incorporate when necessary?

<p>Electrodiagnostic testing (e.g. electromyography)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In some jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, what authority do physical therapists have?

<p>Prescribe medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from clinical practice, what other aspects of physical therapist practice are mentioned in the text?

<p>Research, education, consultation, and health administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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