Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists deal with a variety of movement and functionality issues that can be caused by injury, pre-existing health conditions, disabilities and disorders. If you are injured or have experienced any limitations in your mobility, physical therapy may be the right solution for you. Contact your doctor or primary health care provider for valuable information and resources on physical therapy and physical therapists in your area. Your physician can also provide you with important news in the latest physical therapy studies and methods, and can refer you to specialists who will tailor their approach to your specific physical therapy needs.
The main goal of physical therapy is to get you back on track to living a healthy and active lifestyle. Physical therapists can help to maximize your movement potential, address structural weaknesses, identify functionality problems and outline a course of therapy that can alleviate pain and rehabilitate your body. Still not certain if physical therapy is for you? Remember, physical therapy isn’t just for the very ill, and can often help to educate you on the best ways to maintain your mobility and prevent future injury. Other physical therapy services include:
- Consultations
- Personal Evaluation and Diagnoses
- Ergonomic Conditioning
- Musculoskeletal Care and Injury Prevention
- Sports Medicine and Sports-Related Injury Management
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Back and Neck Pain Management
- Arthritis and other Joint Conditions
- Biomechanical and Muscular Problems
- Neurological Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis and Spina Bifida Management
- Orthopedic Care and Surgery
- Extremity Injuries
- Complex Regional Pain Management
- Chronic Pain and Neuralgia
- Preventative Care
The methods used by physical therapists vary according to injury, mobility needs and prevention specifications. Your physical therapist will know which is the right treatment for you based on a personalized diagnosis and screening. The most common treatments include a variety of exercises and muscle manipulation therapies that focus on maximizing body’s functionality and mobility potential. Depending on the nature of your physical therapy needs, exercises and muscle manipulation may be supplemented with electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, cold or heat therapy, or Iontophoresis.
Personalized patient care, functional mobility and rehabilitation are a physical therapist’s first priorities, so contact a physical therapist today and get to know the possibilities available to you for getting your body back on track.
