Evidence consistently shows that physical therapy interventions successfully reduce pain and disability while improving physical function across a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable, passing Step 0. Retrieved papers such as systematic reviews, clinical trials, and observational studies (e.g., Papers 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7) consistently demonstrate that physical therapy and associated rehabilitation methods are effective in treating various musculoskeletal and physical conditions. There are no papers refuting the core claim that physical therapy is effective, making the verdict SUPPORTED.