Why Should I see a PT?

“Medicine adds days to life. Physical Therapy adds life to days.”

Physical Therapists and physical therapy assistants help you maximize your mobility, manage pain, avoid surgery and prescription drugs and recovery from injury, prevent injury and manage chronic conditions. Physical therapy is a safe, first option for many conditions and injuries you may have or experience in your lifetime.

Physical Therapists Can Help You Maximize Your Mobility

PTs are mobility experts. They will evaluate and diagnose your condition,injury and/or pain. The physical therapist and physical therapist assistant will then treat the impairments in order to restore your mobility and return to your level of mobility prior to the onset of your injury or condition. Your physical function and mobility are important for your overall health, independence and quality of life.

Physical Therapists Can Help You Get The Recommended Amount of Physical Activity

How much physical activity is recommended for an adult?

According to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of strengthening activities. Regular phyiscal activity will benefit your physical, mental and social well being. It can also help prevent chronic conditions.

Physical therapists can help you manage barriers to achieving this physical activity goal by designing treatment plans specific to your individual needs.

Physical Therapy Can Help Manage Pain and Avoid Opioid Use

“Physical Therapists turn pain into power.”

The CDC recommends physical therapy and other non drug options for chronic pain. Physical therapists can work in conjuction with patients, their families and other health care providers to manage pain and reduce or eliminate need for opioids. Education and treatment sessions with a physical therapist can lead to reduced pain and improved function.

Physical Therapy Can Help Avoid Surgery

Research has shown that physical therapy is a effective as surgery for some conditions such as meniscus tear in the knee, rotator cuff tears, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease.

In some cases, physical therapy is a good first option. Some surgery cannot be avoided. Physical therapists play a vital role in preparing patients for surgery and recovery after surgery.

Physical Therapy is a Team Effort

An integral part of any PT treatment plan is patient education and a home exercise program. Physical Therapists encourage patients to take control of their treatment and recovery.

If you are experiencing pain, decreased mobility and/or decreased function, PT is a great step toward your recovery. Give us a call and let us help maximize your mobility!