Medical terms can be a mouthful, even forphysical therapists (PTs).
To keep things simple, they often abbreviate terms when speaking or writing notes.
This article includes a list of abbreviations that physical therapists commonly use when speaking or writing notes.
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Learning them can help you better understand yourrehabilitation programand what the notations in your physical therapy report mean.
Understanding the terminology can help you gain a fuller understanding of your rehabilitation program and program results.
Ask your therapist if you have any questions regarding your treatment.
