Physical therapists focus on improving the movement and function of people who have diseases or injuries that limit their mobility.

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Physical therapists evaluate patients, determine the plan of care, establish goals, select and delegate appropriate treatment tasks, direct and supervise support personnel, document the patient's care, and reevaluate and modify treatment as necessary.

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In addition, physical therapists are increasingly involved in seeing patients directly without a physician referral and independently implementing prevention and wellness programs.