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Physical therapy definition

Physical therapy means the services provided by a professional licensed under ORS 688.020 that are defined under the approved State Medicaid Plan, except that the amount, duration, and scope specified in the State Medicaid Plan do not apply.
Physical therapy means all of the following:

Examples of Physical therapy in a sentence

  • Includes but is not limited to the following rehabilitative services (including Habilitative Services):  Physical therapy.

  • Physical therapy rendered by a qualified Physician or a licensed physical therapist under the recommendation of a Physician.

  • Physical therapy also includes services provided by occupational therapists when performed to alleviate suffering from muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases and from injuries.

  • Physical therapy uses physical agents and therapeutic treatment to develop, improve, and maintain your musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and respiratory systems.

  • Includes but is not limited to the following rehabilitative services (including Habilitative Services): • Physical therapy.


More Definitions of Physical therapy

Physical therapy means treatment comprising exercise, massage, heat or cold, air, light, water, electricity, or sound for the purpose of correcting or alleviating any physical or mental disability, or the performance of tests as an aid to the assessment, diagnosis, or treatment of a human being. Physical therapy may not include radiology or electrosurgery.
Physical therapy means that branch of science that deals with the evaluation and treatment of human capabilities and impairments, including:
Physical therapy means therapy prescribed by a physician and provided by a therapist who is licensed by the state of Michigan under 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 et seq. or a physical therapy assistant who provides therapy under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Physical therapy means a plan of care ordered by a Physician and provided by a licensed physical therapist, to return the Covered Person to the highest level of motor functioning possible.
Physical therapy means a related service provided in accordance with section 6731(a) of the Education Law.
Physical therapy means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist licensed under this chapter.