Sports medicine (also referred to as Athletic Training) and physical therapy are often used interchangeably. However, the two aren’t exactly the same. Athletic training, unlike physical therapy, deals solely with injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation specific to the athletic population. Where as, the clients with which physical therapy serves encompasses more than
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May 6, 2011
Uses of Physical Therapy in Sports
Physical Therapists are often used as first responders on the sidelines of team sports. We can quickly help address acute injuries to decrease the severity of the injuries sustained on the field. Physical therapy was originally intended to help surgery patients and those suffering from diseases and disorders that affect the muscle