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Physical Therapists treat patients with exercise, light, heat, cold, water, electricity, ultrasound, and massage. As Physical Therapist he/she will help improve patients' strength and mobility, relieve pain, and take a personal and direct approach to meeting an individual's health goals. According to the Web Site about Physical Therapists "Therapist work closely with the patient and other health care practitioners and develop a continuing program a physical rehabilitation for the patient." Also according to wiseGEEK " A physical therapists main job is to help people who have been injured or who are disabled restore physical mobility and joint function though targeted exercise." As a therapist he/she will work one-on-one with patients, and typically design stretches and programs specific to the injuries or concerns at issue. They often work in conjunction with hospitals or nursing homes, and are usually considered to be members of the medical or healthcare profession.