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Exercise Therapy

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Definition: A regimen or plan of physical activities designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals. Its purpose is to restore normal musculoskeletal function or to reduce pain caused by diseases or injuries.  EXERCISE is also available   
See Also Exercise; Exercise Movement Techniques; Sports
Examples Motion Therapy, Continuous Passive; Muscle Stretching Exercises; Plyometric Exercise; Resistance Training 		Other names Therapies, Exercise; Exercise Therapies; Therapy, Exercise

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