Physical therapy benefits every stage of life
Physical therapy can be a powerful lifelong tool to help you take control of how you age, no matter your needs or abilities, by promoting resilience, preserving mobility, and building strength through a personalized health and wellness plan.
Have you ever wished you could go back and give your future self some advice? The truth is, the actions you take today can shape the life you live in five, 10, or even 50 years. It’s never too early or too late to make physical therapy part of your health routine. Physical therapy isn’t just about relieving today’s aches and pains; it’s an investment in your future. It helps you stay mobile, strong, and pain-free through a personalized health and wellness plan suited to your individual needs and abilities, so you can keep reaching your life goals both now and down the road.
What Is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is personalized treatment and preventive care provided by licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It helps people of all ages and abilities move and function better, manage pain and long-term health conditions, and recover from or prevent injuries and chronic disease.
Who Can Benefit From Physical Therapy?
Everyone! Physical therapy is for every age, stage, and ability — whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, trying a new activity, enhancing mobility, or simply investing in long-term health and independence. It supports your health span at every step.
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Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. You can contact a physical therapist directly for an evaluation. To find a physical therapist in your area, visit Find a PT.
Looking for more information about physical therapy for you or a loved one? The health centers below offer resources for a variety of audiences, activities, health conditions, and treatments
Health Centers by Audience
Health Centers by Activity
Health Centers by Condition
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Concussion
- COVID-19 and Long COVID
- Falls
- Low Back Pain
- Pain
- Stroke
- Also see our guides to physical therapist treatment for many Symptoms & Conditions