Physical therapy is a medical treatment used to restore functional movements, such as standing or walking. Physical therapy can be an effective treatment for medical conditions or injuries resulting in pain, movement dysfunction, or limited mobility.

Physical therapy can be both corrective and preventative. Physical therapists can correct functional movement imbalances in clients with injuries or medical conditions, and they can also implement techniques to prevent injury and improve performance. 

Medical professionals known as physical therapists, physiotherapists, or PTs carry out this treatment. These specialists educate, administer individualized treatments, and prescribe exercises for each patient to improve mobility, strength, and function.