What are the two types of PT interventions?

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In physical therapy, interventions fall into two broad categories: procedural and educational. Procedural interventions are the hands-on or technique-based treatments that directly aim to improve function—things like therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, and modalities (such as heat, cold, or electrical stimulation). Educational interventions focus on teaching and coaching the patient—about body mechanics, pain management, activity modification, injury prevention, and how to perform a home exercise program so they can manage their condition between sessions. Together, these two types cover both the direct treatment and the essential knowledge and skills patients need for ongoing improvement and self-management. The other options describe treatments or roles outside typical PT interventions.