examine patients’ medical histories;
	test and measure the patients’ strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function;
	determine patients’ ability to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after injury or illness;
	develop treatment plans describing a treatment strategy, its purpose, and its anticipated outcome;
	correspond with other members of the healthcare team.

Where Do Physical Therapists Work?
Hospitals, clinics, physician offices, nursing homes, home health agencies, rehabilitation centers, adult daycare programs, or colleges 

They may be primary caregivers or may specialize in such areas as pediatrics, geriatrics, sports, orthopedics, clinical electrophysiology, cardiopulmonary, oncology, women’s health and other specialized areas of rehabilitation.