The new role of physical therapy in home care.
As the country's efforts to provide healthcare to the elderly shifts from facility-based to home-based care, physical therapy in the home has continued to grow as both an effective treatment modality and a focus of home health payers. This article explores the unique advantages, limitations, and challenges of physical therapy rehabilitation in the home setting.
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Tracy
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BestCare Home Health, Fresno, California 93710, USA.
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Rufi
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Biala
Katherine
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Luna
Stacy
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Martines
Paul
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