Which term describes the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery?

• A. Physical Therapy
• B. Prosthetist
• C. Research
• D. Adaptive Equipment

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is treatment using physical methods rather than medications or surgery. Physical therapy is the field that uses modalities like massage, heat therapy, and prescribed exercises to restore movement, reduce pain, and improve function after injury, disease, or deformity. A prosthetist designs and fits artificial limbs, research involves investigating new knowledge, and adaptive equipment refers to devices that help a person perform tasks better. None of those describe the treatment approach itself like physical therapy does.