A person who is licensed to provide physical therapy, to treat people to relieve pain, develop or restore motor function, and maintain performance. Often uses a combination of exercise, massage, heat treatments, cold treatments, and others. A licensed professional who provides physical therapy to help relieve pain, develop or restore motor function, and maintain physical performance. Services may include exercise, massage, heat treatments, cold treatments, and other therapies.

A Physical Therapy Services provider is a licensed physical therapist or supervised assistant who helps individuals reduce pain, improve movement, and maintain physical function.
Services are provided under appropriate licensure and supervision to support mobility and overall physical health.

My back aches whenever I stand in one place more than two minutes, and also when I sit down or get up from a chair. My doctor thinks I sprained a back muscle and recommended physical therapy for eight weeks.