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That's Entertainment: Giving New Meaning to the Term 'Healing Arts'

PTs and PTAs are using singing, dancing, and even magic to help improve patient outcomes.

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Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Author: Keith Loria

In the 21st century, physical therapists (PTs) are tapping into many forms of participatory entertainment to help their patients. Many are using music in a variety of ways. Some PTs evoke vaudeville acts for senior citizens with memory impairment. Some even practice magic to improve patients' gross motor function, improve strength and balance, and relieve pain.

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Employing the performing arts in physical therapist practice can be rewarding for patients and clinicians alike. Since motivation is important to clinical success, the motivating power of the arts can help produce quicker healing.

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Date: May 1, 2019
Contact:  aptamag@apta.org
Content Type:  Feature

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Careers in Physical Therapy

Author(s)

Keith Loria

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