In 2020, there were more than 232,000 physical therapists in the United States, and the number of professionals entering the industry is expected to grow 21% by 2030. As this branch of rehabilitative care continues to be in demand, its mission is nearly identical to its early roles of pain relief and injury prevention going back thousands of years. Today physical therapy remains a trusted treatment solution for muscle strengthening, especially after an injury or for someone experiencing mobility issues. Here is a brief overview of how the rehab practice came to be.
