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  Physical therapy is a treatment method that can help relieve pain, restore function and improve quality of life. The goal of physical therapy is to strengthen the body’s muscles and increase the range of motion in order to reduce or eliminate pain. There are many different types of physical therapies, including manual manipulation (massage), therapeutic exercise, strengthening exercises for injured muscles, heat treatments, ice treatments and more. Physical therapists use various methods such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation to heal injuries faster than without these interventions. What is leg physical therapy? Physical therapy (PT) is a treatment that an individual gets to improve their strength, speed, endurance, coordination, and balance. It can also be used for pain management. PT can help people recover after injury or surgery.  A physical therapist uses several different techniques during the treatment sessions. One major technique they use is called " leg physi...