The Physical Therapist and FSHD

Physical therapy provides services to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability.  A medical professional who is trained in physical therapy is known as a physical therapist (PT) or a physical therapy assistant.  A physical therapist utilizes an individual's history and physical examination to establish a management plan for the patient. After an assessment by the doctor, usually a physiatrist or neurologist, the FSHD patient is referred to a physical therapist for an evaluation and assessment of function, strength and range of motion.  The physical therapist and patient work together on a program to maintain function and strength. 

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• American Physical Therapy Association