The first real evidence of physical therapy dates to 460 BCE. Ancient civilizations like the Greeks, Romans and Chinese used massage, exposure to the sunlight and water for healing the wounded.

Initially, physical therapy was very basic, covering wheelchair and crutch training. Very quickly, the focus was shifted to getting the wounded stronger and back to their prior level of function.

People are often referred to physical therapy by their doctor and wonder just what it is that they will be doing. Every course of physical therapy begins with a thorough examination.

Neuropathy refers to symptoms caused by nerve damage, such as severe and chronic pain, tingling, numbness, cramps, and weakness. Physical therapy may be able to help reduce the symptoms of neuropathy.

In the application of his particular form of physical therapy, psychiatrist and author Norman Doidge (2015) wrote of the Feldenkrais Method: “Feldenkrais said he wanted not flexible bodies but ...

On May 13, 2025, researchers from Dalian University of Technology unveiled a flexible, wearable thermotherapy system (DOI: 10.1038/s41378-025-00912-8) in Microsystems & Nanoengineering.

Initially, physical therapy was very basic, covering wheelchair and crutch training. Very quickly, the focus was shifted to getting the wounded stronger and back to their prior level of function. No ...

People are often referred to physical therapy by their doctor and wonder just what it is that they will be doing. Every course of physical therapy begins with a thorough examination.

People are often referred to physical therapy by their doctor and wonder just what it is that they will be doing. Every course of physical therapy begins with a thorough examination.