Physical Therapy

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a form of rehabilitative medicine. It's designed to help patients of all ages recover from an injury or illness. Physical therapy strengthens weak muscles and improves your range of motion. It can even help you improve your balance.

Physical therapy also plays a crucial role in helping patients regain their health and mobility. A course of physical therapy often enables you to return to your previous hobbies and activities much sooner after a surgery, injury, or illness.

What Conditions Can Physical Therapy Help Treat?

Physical therapy can help you regain mobility and joint function after an injury. It can also help treat symptoms of chronic illnesses. Additionally, physical therapists can help patients learn how to use an artificial limb or an assistive device like a cane or walker.

You may benefit from physical therapy if you have experienced any of the following:

• Sports injury
• Auto accident
• Stroke
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Repetitive stress injury
• Neurological conditions
• Surgery

Physical therapy is useful for a wide variety of medical conditions and health problems. Even if you consider your health conditions to be minor ones, physical therapy can still help you feel better.

What Happens During a Physical Therapy Session?

When you begin at Results Physical Therapy, you meet with your physical therapist to discuss your medical history and your treatment goals. Your physical therapist examines you and asks you questions about your lifestyle. They also ask what symptoms you are currently experiencing.

During your first session, your physical therapist performs tests to measure how well you can stand, walk, and move. They check your balance and your range of motion. Your physical therapist then helps you develop a personalized treatment plan.

At following sessions, your physical therapist leads you through a variety of activities and exercises. You may receive special kinds of therapy, like water therapy or treatments that involve heat or cold.

What Results Can I Expect from Physical Therapy?

Your physical therapist will explain how many sessions you need to meet your treatment goals. You’ll also receive recommendations for exercises you should perform at home. In some cases, your physical therapist might also recommend specific lifestyle changes or equipment to use at home.

Physical therapy is a highly effective treatment for a wide variety of health conditions. If you’re ready to start feeling better, call Results Physical Therapy, or book an appointment online today.