Physical Therapy or Wellness: Where's the Line?
Is there a divide between physical therapy and wellness? Prevention? Maintenance?
If so, where is it? And if not, why is it something that has invaded our profession?
You might be surprised to know this isn't something that comes from our law or practice act. Legally there is no difference between physical therapy and wellness.
And you might also be surprised our governing body (the APTA) specifically encourages wellness, prevention, fitness, and health promotion.
Common sense and ethics also don't draw a distinction. After all, why would we not want to promote wellness ("Active pursuit of…
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