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Welcome to the Physical Therapy Resource Page
School-Based physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are integral members of school-based teams that ensure free and appropriate education, provides PT interventions for students with disabilities, and prepare students for further education, employment, and independent living in many cases. Physical therapy interventions are designed to enable the student to access the school environment; participate in school activities; maintain and change positions in the classroom; as well as manage stairs, and navigate restrooms, the cafeteria, and the playground.
All Piedmont Public School Physical Therapy Service Practitioners are certified through the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
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Physical therapy in a school setting promotes participation to help students be able to negotiate safely and effectively within their educational environment.
Fun Fact.... The roots of the physical therapy profession began thousands of years ago...
Fun Fact.... The roots of the physical therapy profession began thousands of years ago...
Does it surprise you to learn that physical therapy isn’t new? The Greek philosopher, Hippocrates, began using techniques that birthed physical therapy in the year 435 B.C.
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