loading...| Preferred Name |
Physical Therapy |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C15302 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
The use of exercises and physical activity to restore movement, reduce pain, strengthen muscles, and improve balance and posture in order to restore the ability to function. Therapists provide education and suggest activity modification suited to an individual. The use of exercises and physical activities to help condition muscles and restore strength and movement. For example, physical therapy can be used to restore arm and shoulder movement and build back strength after breast cancer surgery. |
| code |
C15302 |
| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116977 |
| Contributing_Source |
CTRP NICHD |
| DEFINITION |
The treatment of deformity or disease through mechanical force and movement, including both active and passive exercises, intended to ameliorate injury, increase mobility, and improve overall function. |
| Display_Name |
Physical Therapy |
| FULL_SYN |
Physical Therapy Procedure Physiatric Procedure PT Physiotherapy Procedure Physical Therapeutics Physiotherapy Physical Medicine Procedure |
| Has_NICHD_Parent | |
| label |
Physical Therapy |
| Legacy_Concept_Name |
Physical_Therapy |
| NICHD_Hierarchy_Term |
Physical Therapy |
| Preferred_Name |
Physical Therapy |
| prefixIRI |
C15302 |
| prefLabel |
Physical Therapy |
| Semantic_Type |
Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0949766 |
| subClassOf |