Physical Therapist

Preferred Label : Physical Therapist;

NCIt synonyms : Physiotherapist;

NCIt definition : An individual trained and certified to apply knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of physical therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease. Physical therapist plans and carries out treatment utilizing therapeutic exercise, massage, and physical agents such as air, water, electricity, sound, and radiant energy; performs tests and measurements involving manual or electrical means; and interpret results. Therapist also devises adaptations of equipment to meet the specific needs of patients.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A health professional who teaches exercises and physical activities that help condition muscles and restore strength and movement.; CDISC: A healthcare professional trained and certified to apply knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of physical therapy for the treatment or prevention of physical disability or disease.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044707;

Details

Origin ID

C53422;

UMLS CUI

C2362565;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Paramedical personnel [UNESCO concept]
- Physiotherapist [ICNP mean]
- Physiotherapist (occupation) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Physiotherapists [HPMULTI term]
- masseur [SNOMED Notion]
- physiotherapist [SNOMED Notion]
Semantic type(s)
- Professional or Occupational Group [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Physiotherapist (occupation) [SNOMED CT concept]
- physical therapists [MeSH concept]
- physical therapists [MeSH Descriptor]
- physiotherapist [SNOMED Notion]
- physiotherapist [Q-code]
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- CDISC SDTM Evaluator Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CDISC SDTM Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology [NCIt concept]
- FDA Individual Case Safety Report Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Occupation ICSR Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Operator of Medical Device ICSR Terminology [NCIt concept]

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