Physical Therapy evaluates and treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system and conditions that limit your physical function. This may be due to disease, injury, surgery, stroke, chronic pain, or any number of reasons. Your physical therapist will evaluate the limitations and establish an individualized treatment plan right for you. Many physical therapy goals include reducing pain, gaining motion and strength, and improving balance and mobility to restore your independence and to get you back to the level of lifestyle or athletic competition you can enjoy. The athlete to the elderly can benefit from physical therapy services.