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Musculoskeletal System Career Specialties

Question 10 • Health Science Concepts - 248258-Fall (EL3602)

Which of these are true of physical therapists? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
All physical therapists can diagnose.
B
Physical therapists strengthen muscle and improve balance.
C
Physical therapists do not prescribe medication.
D
Physical therapists are considered doctors.
E
Physical therapists are commonly called physiatrists.

Explanation

Physical therapists help people improve strength, movement, and balance, so B is true. They generally do not prescribe medication, so C is also true. Physical therapists are not all qualified to diagnose medical conditions, and they are not commonly called physiatrists; physiatrists are physicians who specialize in rehabilitation medicine. A physical therapist may have a doctoral degree, but that does not make every physical therapist a physician.

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