Learn how physical therapy can help you along the road to recovery

The role of physical therapists in your care:
Physical therapists evaluate and treat musculoskeletal problems, soft tissue trauma, nerve inflammation/injury, muscle spasms, arthritis, and sports injuries through education, exercise and advanced manual treatment techniques. Physical therapy is also often needed after surgery or fracture healing to help the patient obtain an optimal functional result. The goal of therapy is to return the patient to a more active and less painful lifestyle after an injury or disability.

Physical therapists develop a management plan to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, prevent disability and return a patient to an active lifestyle. This is achieved through different interventions that include: Spinal and extremity joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, ultrasonic and electrotherapeutic interventions, myofascial and soft tissue mobilization, stability, strengthening and stretching exercises, core trunk stability, functional training, provision of aids and appliances, patient education and counseling.

Physical therapy also can help prevent adverse health conditions through restoration of function and through fitness and wellness programs that achieve healthy and active lifestyles.

Physical therapy is often helpful in the following conditions:
Aches and pains caused by work, sports
Ankle sprains
Balance problems
Biomechanical problems and muscular control
Disabilities caused by disease or developmental disorders
Knee sprains, imbalances or tendonitis
Low back pain
Neck and tension headaches
Neck injuries/pinched nerves
Neurological conditions, such as stroke or multiple sclerosis
Orthopedic injuries
Overuse injuries
Plantar fascitis
Pre / post-operative healing
Problems of disuse
Shoulder instability, range of motion restrictions or impingements
Spinal and joint conditions, such as arthritis
Sports injuries