Physical therapy is a safe, healthy, and holistic form of treatment that can improve the health of people who have injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions. An individualized PT program is a conservative approach to managing these types of problems. It improves overall health and well-being.
Our experienced team of physical therapists offers specialized treatment services for any injury, discomfort, or painful symptom you may be feeling. We find that our patients experience high levels of success with our treatment services, due to our implementation of advanced technology and methods.
There are several ways physical therapy can change and improve your life. To learn more about the benefits of therapy, contact our clinic today. In the meantime, read over these six ways physical therapy can help boost your overall health!
How can physical therapy improve your health?
Decreases the likelihood of surgery
When PT works to heal and reduce pain, the need for surgery is greatly decreased. “For some conditions, including meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis, treatment by a PT has been found to be as effective as surgery.”
Improves balance and prevents falls
With PT a physical therapist will screen your risk for falling. Exercises will be given to improve your balance in real-life situations. Assistive devices will be given to ensure safe walking. If you are diagnosed with a vestibular problem, a physical therapist will perform specific methods to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of vertigo and dizziness.
Improves your mobility
Have you been experiencing difficulty getting around comfortably? PT improves mobility with both passive and active treatments. Muscles are strengthened and flexibility is greatly improved. This way you can engage in activities and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Manages age-related problems
We all get older, and as our bodies change, we’re more likely to experience painful conditions. With aging, the chances of developing osteoporosis or arthritis are increased. A physical therapist is a trained expert at helping patients recover and manage age-related health problems like osteoporosis and arthritis.
Reduces or eliminates pain
Maybe you are still suffering from the lingering pain of an injury. Perhaps you are recovering from surgery and trying to get your range of motion back. Or say your joints simply aren’t what they used to be, and you’ve been desperately searching for pain relief.
It doesn’t matter what the situation is, the end goal of physical therapy remains the same: to relieve your pain and keep it from coming back.
Manual therapy treatments like soft tissue mobilization, ultrasound, electric stimulation, and targeted exercises help relieve pain and restore joint and muscle function. These types of methods also help prevent pain from coming back.
Manages heart and lung disease
Physical therapy is a component of cardiac rehabilitation. To address pulmonary issues, a physical therapist will help improve your health and quality of life through breathing, strengthening, and conditioning exercises. Physical therapy also helps clear fluid from the lungs.
Benefits of physical therapy for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is one of the ten most common illnesses. A study published through the NIH explains how physical therapy can benefit conditions such as osteoporosis:
“Patients were recruited from the osteoporosis outpatient clinics of Klinikum Südstadt hospital and the University hospital of Rostock to engage in physical therapy for osteoporosis. Over a period of 3 months, 44 patients with osteoporosis completed a twice-weekly 30-minute intensive exercise program. The conclusion was that physical therapy reduced pain and improved function, with the sling exercise patients benefiting most. The combination of functional improvement and pain mitigation resulted in improved health.”
This study is just one of the many proving the health benefits of physical therapy. The end goal with physical therapy is always to be able to live the life you want, free from painful restrictions. This can only happen if you cooperate with your physical therapy and continue to do the stretches and exercises you learn.
Why is PT a good option?
The short answer is that physical therapy is designed to improve your health and help you engage in your regular activities. With physical therapy, you receive a unique treatment plan catered to your challenges, needs, and goals.
Our PTs are attentive and dedicated and will encourage you to achieve all the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of treatment. A physical therapist will help you manage pain, improve chronic conditions, recover from an injury and prevent future chronic diseases.
Your PT will also collaborate with other health professionals to ensure that you get the best of care. Patients are encouraged to be active participants in their treatment plan and to also voice any questions or concerns they may have about their treatment.
Are you ready to get your health on track?
For more information on physical therapy, contact Total Care Physical Therapy for an appointment. We’re more than happy to see you, and get you on the road to managing whatever pain problem you may have, as well as show you how therapy can improve your wellness overall!
