The Physical Therapy program provides students with necessary knowledge and practical skills to physically treat and rehabilitate people disabled by injury or disease. Physical Therapists help patients to regain to a normal and independent way of life. This profession demands being generally fit and capable of moving and handling both equipment and patients. The graduates are educated in patient evaluation and physical treatment planning; hence they contribute to patient care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Potential graduate specialization are areas such as manipulation, sports injuries or mental illness.