fieldwork

Because the body of knowledge of physical therapy is large, PTs usually specialize in a specific clinical area.

These are:

Cardiovascular and pulmonary physiotherapy

Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation respiratory practitioners and physical therapists offer therapy for a wide variety of cardiopulmonary disorders or pre and post cardiac or pulmonary surgery. Primary goals of this specialty include increasing endurance and functional independence.

Clinical electrophysiology

This specialty area includes electrotherapy/physical agents, physical agents, and wound management.

Sports

This area of practic has 5 main categories:

- Acute care.

- Education.

- Treatment.

- Rehabilitation.

- Prevention.

Pediatric

Pediatric physical therapy assists in early detection of health problems and uses a limited variety of modalities to provide physical therapy for disorders in the pediatric population. These therapists are specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, skeletal, or acquired disorders.