By Harold Powell In the course of work or play, a person may sustain some form of bone or soft tissue injury that requires physical therapy (physiotherapy) in order to restore function of the affected system. Common sporting activities that result in these kinds of injuries include rugby, football, athletics and extreme sports among others. Road traffic accidents are also well-known to cause serious injuries that may require long term rehabilitation. These are some of the essentials on physical therapy Wilmington residents may find beneficial. Before someone is prescribed physiotherapy, a number of things have to be done to ascertain the diagnosis. These include the giving of a medical history, physical examination and investigation. In history taking, the physician sits down with the...