Spc. Kirk Matthews, an Army physical therapist technician with the Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center, demonstrates hand movement exercises for a patient to perform during a therapy session Feb. 24 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Physical therapy is a crucial step treating burn patients forcing the healing skin to stretch and contract with normal motion during the healing process. ( Army Photo by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman, 204th Public Affairs Detachment/Released)

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