Physical therapy may be helpful after an injury due to a car accident or from playing sports. People often need physical therapy for pain or loss of mobility due to repetitive motion or strain from doing certain types of jobs. In some cases, an old injury may flair up and you may need physical therapy to get pain and movement back under control.
You could also need physical therapy for any of the following reasons:
It’s also common to need physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, such as urinary incontinence, and for burns and wound care.
How physical therapy can help you
Physical therapists are specially trained to diagnose your condition and provide a prognosis (outlook) as well as a treatment plan. The physical therapist takes into consideration your health history and condition before introducing a variety of therapies to help you heal and recover.
Types of physical therapy techniques may include:
All physical therapy programs also include a home exercise program to support the work you do with your physical therapist and an ongoing regimen for post-physical therapy.
Here are some ways physical therapy can help you:
Find a physical therapist near you
You do not need a referral for physical therapy. If you think you might need physical therapy, get in touch today for a consultation.
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