Emergency Department Physical Therapy: An Important Tool for Emergency Physicians.

A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to medical care has become increasingly common place in modern medicine. Often part of this multidisciplinary team, especially in the inpatient setting, are physical therapists (PT). PT education and training provide useful insight into techniques to improve patients' physical functionality and reduce pain. They often provide patients with the education on how to participate in their own treatment and equip them with the tools for self-care outside of the hospital or clinic setting.