LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - October is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of physical therapists as the nation celebrates Physical Therapy Month, with advocates highlighting the profession’s vital role in helping patients recover and reach their full potential.

Ileana Juarez, a local physical therapist, spoke about the importance of the profession in helping patients recover in everything from injuries and medical procedures.

“Physical therapists and assistants, we work together to help patients of all ages for these procedures to recover and that’s our main role: to help people get back to it. Physical Therapy Month reminds us that when we feel better, we move better, and we just live better,” Juarez said.

Juarez explained that physical therapy focuses on restoring movement, improv

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