A client is opting for physical therapy treatment. Which is a feature of physical therapy?
A) Manipulation of the spinal column and joints
B) Rehabilitation techniques after injury
C) Treatment using herbs and aromas
D) Insertion of needles underneath the skin
B
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Physical therapy and occupational therapy are forms of rehabilitation used after disease or injury. Chiropractic therapy manipulates the spinal column and joints to treat pain and certain disorders. Herbalists promote health through the use of herbs and other plants in the treatment of diseases. Acupuncture therapy includes the use of very fine needles inserted into specific energy points underneath the skin to balance the body's flow of energy.
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