title: The physical therapy prescription.
abstract: Physical therapy was first noted in the time of Hippocrates. The physical therapy visit includes a complete history, physical examination, and development of a treatment plan. Health care providers usually initiate a referral based on physical examination, symptoms, or a specific diagnosis. Physical therapy has been shown to be particularly helpful for musculoskeletal ailments, and has a growing body of evidence for use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033-0859, USA; Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA 17033-0859, USA. Electronic address: conks@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: Cayce A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Onks
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Therapy Services, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Mail Code EC 130, 30 Hope Drive, PO Box 859, Hershey, PA 17033-0859, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wawrzyniak
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D026761:Physical Therapy Specialty / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation
keywords: Indications; Physical therapy; Prescription; Visit