Dawn Sandalcidi
It is well-known that physical therapy is heavily utilized for rehabilitation purposes, following an illness, injury, or surgery, but did you know physical therapy can be helpful for a wide range of conditions that even include headaches and incontinence? Physical therapy is arguably one of the most beneficial and least invasive ways to heal or improve a large variety of conditions and injuries.
Physical therapy is a form of healthcare that focuses on restoring movement and function to the body. It is often used to treat musculoskeletal injuries, such as sprains, strains, and fractures.
When it comes to physical therapy, it can be used to treat standard back pain, restore function following an injury or surgery, or used to treat jaw pain, incontinence, and everything in between. Some of the conditions that are effectively treated by physical therapy are listed below: (This is not an all-inclusive list of potential conditions that can benefit from the expertise of a physical therapist.)
• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Sports injuries
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Neurological disorders
• Balance issues
• Incontinence
• Headaches
• Fibromyalgia
• TMJ pain
Physical therapy can help in a variety of ways. It can be used to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and prevent further injury. Physical therapists use a combination of manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises, as well as patient education and a home exercise plan to help patients reach their goals.
Physical therapy offers a wide range of benefits for those suffering from an injury or illness. Here are some of the most common benefits:
• Pain relief: Physical therapy can help reduce pain and discomfort associated with an injury or illness. It can also help reduce inflammation and swelling, which can lead to further pain relief.
• Improved mobility: Physical therapy can help improve range of motion, flexibility, and strength. This can help you move more freely and with less pain, so you can get back to doing the things you love.
• Prevent injuries: Physical therapy can help improve balance and coordination, as well as strengthen muscles and joints which can reduce the risk of future falls or other accidents, protecting you from injury.
• Improved quality of life: Physical therapy can help improve overall quality of life by helping you move more freely, with less pain. Furthermore, it can help alleviate the often-embarrassing symptoms of incontinence.
• Improved posture: Physical therapy can help improve posture by strengthening the muscles that support the spine and joints. This can reduce pain and discomfort associated with poor posture.
• Mitigate the need for surgery: Physical therapy can often lead to the remediation of symptoms and the healing of chronic pain, mobility issues, and muscle weakness that commonly causes the onset of conditions like incontinence. Since physical therapy addresses the underlying cause to lend complete healing rather covering up the symptoms, it can often be used in lieu of surgical interventions and medications.
• Improved mental health: Physical therapy can also help improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety associated with an injury or illness.
• Improved sleep: Physical therapy can help improve sleep quality by reducing pain and improving mobility.
• Improved sports performance: Physical therapy can help improve sports performance by increasing strength, power, and endurance. You can take your golf game to the next level with the improved range of motion offered by golf physical therapy.
At Physical Therapy Specialists, we offer PT care for pain, injuries and other musculoskeletal issues.
