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Physical Therapist Aides

By Dawn Rosenberg McKay, About.com

Definition: Physical therapist aides work under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant. They perform routine tasks delegated by the therapist or assistant.
Also Known As: Physical Therapy Aides
Common Misspellings: physacal therapist aides, physical therapist aids
Examples:
The physical therapist aide got the equipment ready for the physical therapist and his patient.
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