Physical Therapy Q & A
What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy involves individualized attention from a medical professional with training and experience in teaching specific skills that improve function and lessen pain. It combines a strong base of medical education with an understanding of how approaches like targeted exercise, mobility training, modalities, manual therapy, and joint mobilization can improve treatment outcomes. Physical therapy is used in conjunction with orthopedic treatments. It’s an additional approach that can enhance your care by relieving pain and strengthening your joints to prevent future injury.
How can physical therapy help with joint pain?
Your physical therapy plan is unique and is created to suit your specific set of needs, your current joint health, and your lifestyle. The plan is not set in stone but is a dynamic approach that shifts and changes as you progress.
Physical therapy can help you improve in the following areas:
- Mobilize joints to lessen pain and preserve flexibility
- Strengthen the muscles supporting the injured area
- Improve mobility to help you stay active
- Recover from a sports injury without overtaxing the damaged joint(s)
- Improve your balance and prevent falls
During your sessions, you’ll also learn practical ways to speed your recovery, lower pain levels, and prevent further joint injury. From tips on how to improve the ergonomics of your workspace to advice on removing trip hazards in your home, you’ll receive customized advice that can yield significant results.
Why choose Ortho Spine Life for therapy?
OSL incorporates the very best of all specialties and modalities. Traditional physiotherapy, advanced modalities, complementary and alternative medicine, as well as chiropractic engagement are all utilized to provide you with an all encompassing treatment approach to ensure optimal recovery. To learn more, schedule your visit with OSL today.