Physical therapists are health care professionals who diagnose and treat people of all ages who have medical problems or other health–related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs also help prevent conditions associated with loss of mobility through fitness and wellness programs that achieve healthy and active lifestyles. PTs examine individuals and develop plans using treatment techniques that promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disabilities. PTs provide care in hospitals, clinics, schools, sports facilities, and more. PTs must have a graduate degree from and accredited physical therapy program before taking the national licensure examination. The minimum educational requirement is a master's degree, yet many educational programs now offer the doctor of physical therapy degree. Licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices. (**Definition according to American Physical Therapy Association)

In this age of the coming of the “baby boomers” many of us have multiple concerns on how to maintain a youthful lifestyle, as we get older. Most of us have a complicated medical history, ie. aches and pains from old injuries, cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and the list goes on. With so many contenders vying to serve this population it is clear a consumer needs to research qualifications and sort out the provider who is best qualified to meet their needs. Physical therapists are the practitioners of choice. Physical therapists are well educated and understand how to assess individuals in order to develop exercise programs that will be thoughtfully planned through expert clinical reasoning skills and experience.

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