Physical therapy

diagnostic and therapeutic technique

health profession that aims to address the illnesses or injuries that limit a person's abilities to function in everyday lives

thumb|Goniometer made by Develey le Jeune in Lausanne, late 18th–early 19th century

form of therapy in which a therapist uses the characteristic movements of a horse

Thalassotherapy (from the Greek word thalassa, meaning "sea") is the use of seawater as a form of therapy. It also includes the systematic use of sea products and shore climate. There is no scientific evidence that thalassotherapy is effective.

squeezable toy meant to relieve stress

right|thumb|200px|Herodicus. Herodicus () was a 5th century BC Greek physician, dietician, sophist, and gymnastic master (παιδοτρίβης). He was born in the city of Selymbria, a colony of the city-state Megara, and practiced medicine in various Greek cities including Selymbria, Megara, Athens, and Cnidos. Herodicus believed that exercise and a good diet are key foundations of health, and emphasized the use of both to treat various ailments. He may have also been one of the tutors of Hippocrates. He also recommended massage using beneficial herbs and oils. His theories are considered the foundati

Kinesiotherapy or Kinesitherapy or kinesiatrics (kinēsis, "movement"), literally "movement therapy", is the therapeutic treatment of disease by passive and active muscular movements (as by massage) and of exercise. It is the core element of physiotherapy/physical therapy.

immersion in a body of ice water or ice

thumb|An example of by W.P. Hood

surgical procedure

Method of physical therapy

thumb Watsu is a form of aquatic bodywork used for deep relaxation and passive aquatic therapy. Watsu is characterized by one-on-one sessions in which a practitioner or therapist gently cradles, moves, stretches, and massages a receiver in chest-deep warm water.

treatment of dementia paralytica by malaria inoculation

medical therapy

approach to neurological rehabilitation

specific plan of fitness-related activities that are designed for a specified purpose

Kinaesthetics (or kinesthetics, in American English) is the study of body motion, and of the perception (both conscious and unconscious) of one's own body motions. Kinesthesis is the learning of movements that an individual commonly performs. The individual must repeat the motions that they are trying to learn and perfect many times for this to happen.

alternative medicine therapy

adjustment and manipulation of the vertebral column

medical rehabilitation procedure using a device

therapy

The Halliwick Concept focuses on biophysical principles of motor control in water, in particular developing sense of balance (equilibrioception) and core stability. The Halliwick Concept recognises the benefits that can be derived from activities in water, and sets out the fundamentals necessary for teaching and learning in this environment. The Halliwick Ten-Point-Programme implements the concept in a progressive programme of mental adjustment, disengagement, and development of motor control, with an emphasis on rotational control, and applies the programme to teach physically disabled people

physical therapy treatment performed in water

activity management technique for managing fatigue or pain

restoration of functions in a stroke victim