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May 22, 2013

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Physical therapy: Get better, faster

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly 2 million people receive physical therapy every day, a number that’s likely to increase as the population ages. And for many, it can be overwhelming and intimidating. So we talked to three experts about what to expect, the keys to getting better, and how to avoid “PT” in the first place. When is physical therapy necessary?  READ MORE »

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