Physical therapy is a safe, healthy, and holistic treatment that can help people with injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions improve their health. A conservative approach to treating these issues is to use an individualized physical therapy program. It boosts overall health and happiness.
Our skilled physical therapists provide specialized treatment for any injury, discomfort, or painful symptom you may be experiencing. Because we use advanced technology and methods, we find that our patients have a high level of success with our treatment services.
There are several ways physical therapy can change and improve your life. To learn more about the benefits of therapy, contact Advantage Physical Therapy today. In the meantime, read over these six ways physical therapy can help boost your overall health!
PT can improve your overall health
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
Cardiovascular rehabilitation often includes physical therapy. A physical therapist can help you improve your health and quality of life by teaching you breathing, strengthening, and conditioning exercises. Physical therapy can also aid in the removal of fluid from the lungs.
Improves balance and prevents falls
With physical therapy, 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? Physical therapy 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
As we age, our bodies change, and we’re more likely to develop painful conditions. Osteoporosis and arthritis are more likely to develop as people age. A physical therapist is a skilled professional who assists patients in recovering from and managing age-related health issues such as osteoporosis and arthritis.
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 is as effective as surgery.”
How can physical therapy combat 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 PT. The end goal with PT 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.
Choosing PT
Our physical therapists 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 physical therapist will 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.
Ready to feel your best?
PT is designed to improve your health and help you engage in your regular activities. With PT, you receive a unique treatment plan catered to your challenges, needs, and goals.
For more information on PT, contact Advantage 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!
